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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.

What finally happened to the minors who murdered their caregiver in Barrancabermeja?

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.