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One Year Preventive Detention Imposed for Femicide of Nicaraguan Woman in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has ordered one year of preventive detention against the main suspect in the femicide of Nicaraguan Junieysis Merlo Espinoza, a case that has caused shock and calls for justice in Nicaragua.
TL;DR
- Costa Rica has imposed one year of preventive detention on the main suspect in the femicide of Junieysis Merlo Espinoza.
- The suspect, 57-year-old Gustavo Ramírez Calvo, is the victim's partner.
- Merlo Espinoza's body was discovered buried in a condo in Santa Ana on April 8th.
- The victim was last seen on March 31st and her disappearance was reported days later.
- The victim's ashes were brought to Nicaragua, where funeral services are planned.
- The victim's sister, Maryuri Yolibeth Merlo, expressed the family's demand for justice.