politics
What finally happened to the minors who murdered their caregiver in Barrancabermeja?
The case that caused outrage in Barrancabermeja over the murder of a caregiver in a halfway house is beginning to see judicial responses.
TL;DR
- Four adolescents have been prosecuted for the murder of caregiver Karely Merlano in Barrancabermeja.
- The incident occurred on April 9th at a halfway house in the La Libertad neighborhood.
- The minors allegedly demanded to leave the facility, and upon refusal, attacked and strangled Merlano.
- Three of the four accused adolescents have accepted the charges.
- Karely Merlano had previously reported threats and intimidation from some minors at the facility.
- Her husband stated she had warned about safety issues concerning youths with delinquent behaviors, but no action was taken.