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Caso de Nahir Galarza

Galarza en 2019, entrevista con Mariana Fabbiani
Caso Expte. N° 31/18
Nombre completo Galarza, Nahir Mariana s/homicidio doblemente agravado
Fecha 29 de diciembre de 2017
Sentencia 3 de julio de 2018
Transcripción enlace sentencia
Jueces Maricio Derudi
Palabras clave
Homicidio, prisión perpetua

The Nahir Galarza Case was an Argentine judicial process, classified in the caso file as: "Galarza, Nahir Mariana s/homicide doubly aggravated",[1]​in which Nahir Mariana Galarza (born on September 11, 1998), was found guilty of the murder of Fernando Gabriel Pastorizzo (born on January 3, 1997), which occurred on December 29, 2017 in the city of Gualeguaychú, province of Entre Ríos, Argentina, where they both resided.[2]​ The case received widespread coverage and repercussions in both national and international media..[3]​[4]​[5]​

Galarza was initially sentenced to life imprisonment for homicide, aggravated by the circumstance of having maintained a stable relationship. She is the youngest woman to have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Argentina.

Context

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Nahir Galarza was born on September 11, 1998, daughter of Yamina Kroh and Marcelo Galarza, that who worked as a provincial police officer. At the time of the incident, Nahir was in her first year of Law at theUniversidad de Concepción del Uruguay (University of Concepción of Uruguay), and played field hockey, which greatly influenced the case, as it made her more aggressive, focusing on her attitude towards her boyfriend.[6]​

At the age of 16, there was a kidnapping report after she went missing for a day as a minor, but it was later discovered that the supposed kidnapping was a hoax. [7]​

Instances

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Nahir Mariana Galarza and Fernando Gabriel Pastorizzo (born January 3, 1997), lived in Gualeguaychú (40 km west of the international border with Uruguay), which has a population of around 100,000 inhabitants.[8]​Around 2012, they started a relationship whose characteristics were one of the topics debated in the case, as the defense argued that they only had occasional encounters for sexual relations, while the prosecution claimed they were a couple, even though they did not live together. The latter was the thesis that the court found proven. In January 2018, investigators confirmed through text messages and some photographs of Pastorizzo with Galarza and her family on a trip to Brazil in the summer of 2016, which strengthened the hypothesis of a romantic relationship between them, besides showing that Galarza's family knew Pastorizzo, despite having declared after his death that the young man was a stranger.[9]​[10]​

Another issue related to the case was the nature of their relationship, as some evidence (text messages, Twitter posts, testimonies, among others) indicated that it was marked by violence and interrupted by temporary separations and reconciliations.[11]​Nahir's family declared to the media that Nahir was the one receiving violence from Pastorizzo. Her mother, Yamina Kroh, told the media that the defense and the prosecution had opposing positions, as the former argued that the victim was the violent one and the latter claimed the violence came from the accused. However, the court ruled out that Nahir had suffered violence from Fernando.[12]​ The Superior Court of Justice of Entre Ríos stated that "Nahir Galarza's defense wanted to demonize the victim." [13]​[14]​ There were numerous comments, opinions, and conflicting statements on this point —some coming from family and friends of either of them— that were published in the media and on social networks.[15]​[16]​

Murder

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Fernando Pastorizzo was murdered in the early hours of Friday, December 29, 2017, on General Paz Street between Artigas and Pueyrredón, in the Tomás de Rocamora neighborhood of Gualeguaychú, receiving two gunshot wounds. The body was found on the ground next to his motorcycle, with no signs indicating it was a robbery. Shortly before he was killed, he was giving Galarza a ride, who then walked about 20 blocks to her house. After Pastorizzo's corpse was found in the morning, Nahir posted a photo of her and Fernando on her social media from her mobile phone with the caption:

"5 years together, fighting, coming and going but always with the same love. I love you forever, my angel. Nahir Galarza, December 2017."
Nahir Galarza, December 2017.[17]​

The next morning, she admitted to her parents first and then to the authorities that she had committed the act. She said she had shot him with her father's service weapon, a 9 mm, which she had taken with her and then returned to where she had taken it without her father noticing either action. She stated that she first shot him in the back and then in the chest. [18]​[19]​[20]​

In a video obtained by the police from a private security camera, a person with a very similar build to Galarza is seen walking at 5:22 AM (local time), just six blocks from where Pastorizzo's body was found.[21]​[22]​ For the prosecutor, the video was a key piece of evidence placing Galarza at the crime scene, although the accused's family denied that the person in the video was her. [23]​

Galarza was charged by the prosecutor with "aggravated homicide by the bond" and was held in preventive detention, a condition she maintained until her conviction.[24]​

Sentence

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Nahir Galarza was sentenced to life imprisonment on July 3, 2018, after being found guilty of aggravated homicide, which applies to someone who kills a person with whom they have or have had a romantic relationship, whether or not they cohabited. The court dismissed the aggravating factors of using a firearm and premeditation that the prosecution and the plaintiffs had requested. This sentence means she must serve at least 35 years in prison.[1]​[25]​

To date, Galarza is the youngest woman to receive a life sentence in Argentina (she was 19 years, 7 months, and 21 days old), although she is not the youngest woman at the time of committing the punishable act for which she received the sentence.

In 2016, also in the province of Entre Ríos, Paula Araceli Benítez received the same sentence for the homicide of her mother committed when she was 18 years old in April 2015, but at the time of the sentencing, she was just a few days older than Galarza (she was 19 years, 8 months, and 1 day)..[26]​

The sentence was based on testimonial and documentary evidence (photographs, text messages, and internet messages, etc.) to conclude that there was a romantic relationship and on forensic evidence to dismiss the possibility that the shootings were accidental (according to the expert, there was a 50% chance of the first shot being accidental, but the second shot was clearly intentional, from 50 centimeters away from the deceased). Finally, it considered that there was no evidence that Pastorizzo had exercised violence against his girlfriend, thus dismissing this mitigating factor argued by the defense.[25]​

On September 4, 2018, it was announced that Galarza would be transferred to a regular women's prison, Unit 6 in Paraná, after surpassing the maximum period a prisoner can spend in a police station. She had spent eight months in the Juvenile and Women's Police Station. On September 10, the Entre Ríos Penitentiary Service carried out the transfer of Nahir Galarza to Unit No. 6 Concepción Arenal in Paraná. This is the only women's prison in the province of Entre Ríos, where Galarza shares a pavilion with nine other inmates..[27]​

In August 2019, the Concordia Penal Cassation Chamber rejected the appeal made by Nahir's defense. Therefore, the life imprisonment sentence was confirmed. That same year, it was revealed that Galarza, among other prison activities, was studying psychology.[28]​[29]​

In March 2020, the Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos rejected the challenge to the life sentence imposed on Nahir Galarza. In total, Nahir Galarza's defense has made two appeals, both of which were rejected.[30]​

In January 2022, Galarza changed her lawyer and, with the support of her mother Yanina Kroh, accused her father Marcelo Galarza, and the accusation was dismissed.[31]​[32]​[33]​[34]​ However, there is a restraining order preventing Marcelo Galarza from approaching his ex-wife Kroh and the penitentiary where his daughter resides.[35]​

The national court is the last and only avenue of appeal for the defense to try to overturn the life sentence.[36]​

Repercussions

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"Crime scene: Nahir Galarza case"

The murder of Fernando Pastorizzo generated extensive coverage from national and some international media. It was featured in headlines of various newspapers, news radio programs, and television channels. The Galarza family hired a public relations agent just days after the incident, who provided the media with some photographs of the accused as a baby and as a child.[6]​[37]​

The case also became a focal point of opinions on various social media platforms. Nahir's personal accounts were flooded with both supportive and hostile messages. Her Instagram account was closed after she was arrested, but twelve days later, on Wednesday, January 10, it was reactivated and within just twenty-four hours had gained over 30,000 followers. There were some changes, as she unfollowed three people and deleted two photos featuring the accused and the victim, and a day later, the profile was deleted. Following this, multiple accounts emerged with photos of Galarza taken by her followers..[38]​

On January 2, 2018, a march of hundreds of people was held in front of the Gualeguaychú Courthouse with banners featuring a photo of the victim, Fernando Pastorizzo, demanding justice for the conditions of privilege in which the murderer, Nahir Galarza, was held.[39]​[40]​

On January 3, 2018, the posthumous 21st birthday of Pastorizzo, friends and family posted messages and photographs on social media with reminders, calls for justice, and comments of condemnation against Galarza.[41]​[42]​

On July 10, 2018, the group Todo preso es político (Every prisoner is politic) called for a demonstration in front of the House of Entre Ríos in Buenos Aires to demand Nahir Galarza's "immediate freedom," with slogans such as "Death to the men is not just a metaphor, fear will change sides." This group criticizes "heteropatriarchal violence" and "hegemonic feminism", and considered that "in the last six months, Nahir Galarza has suffered a genuine witch hunt led by the media, the judicial power, and the commonly referred to 'public opinion.'".[43]​

Representations

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Bibliography

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Television

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  • In January 2022, the series Nahir, Angel o Demonio (Nahir, Angel or Demon) / Nahir, La historia desconocida (Nahir, The unknown history) was announced on HBO Max, based on the book by Mauro Szeta and Mauro Fulco. As of now, the series has not been released.
  • In June 2024, Nahir, el secreto de un crimen (Nahir, the secret of a crime) premiered, a two-episode documentary on Prime Video. The documentary explores the case from different perspectives and includes testimonies from the young woman, her parents, friends, and Fernando Pastorizzo's family..[44]​

Films

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ a b TN (24 de julio de 2018). «Caso Nahir Galarza: una foto y un buzo, entre los fundamentos que la condenaron a cadena perpetua». Argentina. Archivado desde el original el 31 de agosto de 2018. Consultado el 30 de agosto de 2018.  Error en la cita: Etiqueta <ref> no válida; el nombre «tncondena» está definido varias veces con contenidos diferentes
  2. ↑ La Nación (30 de diciembre de 2017). «Asesinaron a balazos a un joven de 20 años en Gualeguaychú: su ex novia confesó el crimen». Argentina. Archivado desde el original el 4 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  3. ↑ 24 horas (13 de enero de 2018). «Los escalofriantes detalles que reveló Nahir Galarza del asesinato de su novio». Archivado desde el original el 15 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  4. ↑ Univision (1 de enero de 2018). «"Te amo para siempre": el mensaje de una joven a su novio después de matarlo a tiros». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  5. ↑ The Sun (3 de enero de 2018). «Argentine teen ‘gunned down her boyfriend’ before publishing gushing Instagram post declaring her undying love for him» (en inglés). Reino Unido. Archivado desde el original el 5 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  6. ↑ a b Todo Noticias (8 de enero de 2018). «Nahir Galarza: la familia busca limpiar su imagen con un álbum de fotos». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  7. ↑ La Nación (3 de enero de 2018). «Nahir Galarza había denunciado un secuestro que nunca se pudo comprobar». Consultado el 17 de septiembre de 2023. 
  8. ↑ «Dirección General de Estadística y Censo. Provincia de Entre Ríos según área de gobierno local. Población por sexo. Año 2010». Archivado desde el original el 18 de marzo de 2014. Consultado el 26 de febrero de 2016. 
  9. ↑ Infobae (8 de enero de 2018). «Caso Nahir Galarza: un año de chats y una foto en Brasil pueden ser claves para resolver el crimen de Gualeguaychú». Archivado desde el original el 15 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  10. ↑ Uno Entre Rios (8 de enero de 2018). «Se confirmó el viaje a Brasil entre la familia de Nahir y Fernando». Consultado el 3 de mayo de 2024. 
  11. ↑ La Nación (8 de enero de 2018). «El caso Nahir Galarza: mensajes de WhatsApp, acusaciones por violencia de género y otros indicios que se analizan en la causa». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  12. ↑ La Nación (7 de julio de 2018). «El tribunal descartó la hipótesis de los abogados». Consultado el 4 de septiembre de 2019. 
  13. ↑ cienradios (24 de abril de 2020). «“La defensa de Nahir Galarza quiso demonizar a la víctima”, afirmó el Superior Tribunal de Justicia». Consultado el 24 de abril de 2020. 
  14. ↑ «"La defensa de Galarza quiso demonizar a la víctima", dijo el STJ». unoentrerios.com.ar. 23 de abril de 2020. Consultado el 24 de abril de 2020. 
  15. ↑ Infobae (5 de enero de 2018). «Nahir Galarza, la chica que mató de dos tiros a su novio: ¿homicida, víctima y psicópata?». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  16. ↑ López, Vanesa (3 de enero de 2018). «Crimen de Gualeguaychú: la víctima quería sacarse de encima a Nahir, cortó el vínculo y se mostró aliviado». Clarín. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  17. ↑ Infobae (31 de diciembre de 2017). «"Te amo para siempre": el macabro mensaje de Nahir Galarza a su novio después de asesinarlo». Argentina. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  18. ↑ Diario Perfil (30 de diciembre de 2017). «Crimen en Gualeguaychú: joven de 19 años ejecutó de dos disparos a su exnovio». Archivado desde el original el 2 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  19. ↑ lanueva (13 de enero de 2018). «Informaron nuevos datos sobre cómo confesó Nahir Galarza que había matado a su novio». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  20. ↑ Infobae (13 de enero de 2018). «Nuevos detalles de la confesión de Nahir Galarza: contó cómo preparó el arma para matar a Fernando Pastorizzo». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  21. ↑ Diario Perfil (4 de enero de 2018). «Difunden un video que ubicaría a Nahir Galarza en el lugar del crimen». Archivado desde el original el 9 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  22. ↑ Clarín (5 de enero de 2018). «Para el fiscal, Nahir Galarza caminó 20 cuadras después de matar a sangre fría a su ex novio». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  23. ↑ eldiaonline (5 de enero de 2018). «Un video ubicaría a Nahir Galarza abandonando la escena del crimen». Archivado desde el original el 15 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  24. ↑ Infobae (12 de enero de 2018). «La Justicia de Gualeguaychú analiza trasladar a Nahir Galarza a una granja». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  25. ↑ a b Clarín (3 de julio de 2018). «El crimen de Gualeguaychú. Nahir Galarza: las tres claves que definieron la prisión perpetua». Consultado el 30 de agosto de 2018. 
  26. ↑ Clarín (5 de julio de 2018). «La historia de la chica entrerriana que había sido condenada a perpetua antes que Nahir Galarza». Archivado desde el original el 8 de agosto de 2018. Consultado el 8 de agosto de 2018. 
  27. ↑ Clarín. «Nahir Galarza ya fue trasladada a una cárcel común». Argentina. Consultado el 10 de septiembre de 2018. 
  28. ↑ infobae (3 de julio de 2021). «A tres años de la condena, la nueva Nahir Galarza y la sorprendente teoría del crimen que tiene su abogada». Archivado desde el original el 13 de enero de 2022. Consultado el 13 de enero de 2022. 
  29. ↑ El once (16 de febrero de 2019). «Nahir decidió estudiar Psicología: También empezó corte y confección». Archivado desde el original el 13 de enero de 2022. Consultado el 13 de enero de 2022. 
  30. ↑ La Voz del Interior. [https:/www.lavoz.com.ar/sucesos/nahir-galarza-seguira-presa-tribunal-supremo-entrerriano-rechazo-impugnar-perpetua/ «Nahir Galarza seguirá presa: el Tribunal Supremo entrerriano rechazó impugnar la perpetua | Sucesos»]. 
  31. ↑ A24 (11 de enero de 2022). «Sigue el escándalo: La mamá de Nahir Galarza apoya la versión de su hija». Archivado desde el original el 11 de enero de 2022. Consultado el 12 de enero de 2021. 
  32. ↑ Coperativa (10 de enero de 2022). «El padre de Nahir Galarza habló tras la acusación de su hija: "Todo esto es muy fuerte"». Consultado el 12 de enero de 2021. 
  33. ↑ Ámbito Financiero (10 de enero de 2022). «Caso Nahir Galarza: la Justicia desestimó la denuncia contra su padre por la muerte de Fernando Pastorizzo». Consultado el 12 de enero de 2022. 
  34. ↑ negocios (8 de enero de 2022). «¿Quién es Marcelo Galarza, padre de Nahir?». Archivado desde el original el 13 de enero de 2022. Consultado el 13 de enero de 2022. 
  35. ↑ Perfil (13 de enero de 2020). «Nahir Galarza declaró ante la Justicia y reiteró su versión del crimen de Pastorizzo: "Mi papá lo mató"». Archivado desde el original el 14 de enero de 2022. Consultado el 13 de enero de 2022. 
  36. ↑ La Nación (8 de enero de 2022). «Nahir decidió estudiar Psicología: También empezó corte y confección». Archivado desde el original el 13 de enero de 2022. Consultado el 13 de enero de 2022. 
  37. ↑ diariopopular (9 de enero de 2018). «Nahir Galarza: un manager de famosos para limpiar la imagen». Archivado desde el original el 15 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  38. ↑ Clarín (12 de enero de 2018). «Cerraron el Instagram de Nahir Galarza, pero aparecieron cuentas de sus "fans"». Archivado desde el original el 13 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  39. ↑ Diario Perfil (2 de enero de 2018). «Multitudinaria marcha para pedir justicia por el crimen de Fernando Pastorizzo». Archivado desde el original el 2 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  40. ↑ «Nahir Galarza: ¿cuándo podemos hablar de violencia de género?». laprimerapiedra.com.ar. 2 de enero de 2018. Consultado el 15 de enero de 2018. 
  41. ↑ Todo Noticias (3 de enero de 2018). «Los compañeros de Fernando Pastorizzo lo homenajearon en el día en que cumpliría años». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  42. ↑ viapais (3 de enero de 2018). «El homenaje de los compañeros de Fernando Pastorizzo en el día en que cumpliría años». Consultado el 14 de enero de 2018. 
  43. ↑ Página/12 (0 de julio de 2018). «Reclamo por Nahir». Consultado el 1 de septiembre de 2018. 
  44. ↑ https://www.infobae.com/teleshow/2024/06/15/nahir-galarza-reaparecio-en-un-nuevo-documental-sobre-su-vida-la-entrevista-desde-la-carcel-y-las-imagenes-ineditas/

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