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Pablo Laurta arrived in Córdoba this Monday morning as part of a coordinated operation between provincial forces. According to the police, the accused was placed at the disposal of the Homicide Judicial Unit for the necessary procedures and will then be housed in the Cruz del Eje . The measure was adopted while the investigation into the double femicide of his ex-partner and his ex-mother-in-law, and related events in Entre Ríos, continues.
The sequence included his departure from Entre Ríos, where he had been detained, and his subsequent arrival at the Police Headquarters in Córdoba. There, administrative procedures were completed prior to the preliminary hearing. Pablo Laurta in Córdoba is currently the focus of a case that continues to add to the number of actions: forensic examinations, testimony taking, and analysis of evidence collected in both provinces.
Chronology of the operation and judicial framework
Security Minister Juan Pablo Quinteros stated that the initial step was the arrival of Pablo Laurta to the Police Headquarters in Córdoba to complete the identification and notification process. However, the originally planned prison destination—Bouwer Prison—was ruled out due to the lack of an available high-security unit. Therefore, the transfer was directed to Cruz del Eje, a decision that, according to authorities, seeks to ensure adequate housing conditions while the case is investigated.
🚨 #NOW | The Córdoba Police are deploying a Security Operation for the transfer of detainee Pablo Laurta.
‼️The defendant accused of the double homicide in Villa Serrana neighborhood and another murder in Entre Ríos will testify at the Homicide Judicial Unit located at Police Headquarters.… pic.twitter.com/gq3DzvS5r4
— Córdoba Police (@PoliciaCbaOf) October 20, 2025
The Córdoba police announced the transfer on social media. According to this communication, the accused will testify before the Homicide Unit and remain at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office . The investigation is also involving investigators from Entre Ríos, where parallel investigations were conducted and a body linked to the death of a driver allegedly hired for an interprovincial trip was identified.
Upon arrival in the province, Pablo Laurta made brief statements to the press in Córdoba. He mentioned previous complaints and stated that he acted to "rescue" his son. These statements are the defendant's own and, as such, are part of the case file, subject to verification. The prosecution will incorporate these statements into the overall analysis, along with technical expert reports and testimonial evidence. However, the legal assessment will be the responsibility of the competent authority at the appropriate stage of the proceedings.
What is being investigated and the next steps
The main case relates to the murders of Luna Giardina , 26, and her mother, Mariel Zamudio, 54, which occurred on Saturday, October 11, in the Villa Serrana neighborhood. Pablo Laurta, a resident of Córdoba, is the prime suspect in that case. After the crime, he fled with his son and was later arrested in Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos. Interprovincial cooperation was subsequently activated to secure his presentation before the Córdoba courts.
Meanwhile, in Entre Ríos, the death of a driver—identified in media reports as Martín Sebastián Palacio—allegedly being summoned for a transfer is being investigated. Local authorities reported the discovery of remains compatible with that person with a high degree of certainty, subject to definitive confirmation. This segment of the investigation is being integrated into the case through summonses and official documents, given that the events allegedly occurred in Entre Ríos.
Meanwhile, Pablo Laurta will remain in pretrial detention in Córdoba . The defense may present any relevant arguments, and the prosecution will, in turn, initiate preliminary investigations. The immediate agenda includes full forensic reports, examinations of electronic devices, camera analysis, and cross-referenced communications. In any case, the institutional priority is to consolidate the chain of custody and safeguard evidence for later stages of the trial.
Security, victims and territorial context
The change of prison location—from Bouwer to Cruz del Eje—aims, according to the Ministry of Security, to guarantee security standards and prison management. In this regard, Pablo Laurta in Córdoba is subject to protocols that consider risk levels, the profile of the accused, and logistical needs. Furthermore, conditions are safeguarded for possible transfers to the courthouse when the case requires it.
#URGENT #NOW Double femicide Pablo Laurta arrived at Police Headquarters "I went to rescue my son from a trafficking ring" The double femicide with a defiant look spoke to reporters again. He was transferred under an impressive security operation. Movil @radiomitrecba . pic.twitter.com/zXKEDRb6eO
— Leonardo Guevara (@leoguevara80) October 20, 2025
Regarding the victims, the institutional framework provides for support for family members and direct witnesses. The femicide case maintains an approach that prioritizes technical documentation and support for close contacts. Furthermore, the Entre Ríos segment of the investigation requires interstate coordination to avoid overlaps and expedite investigations. Although hypotheses are being worked with, the official line maintains that any conclusion must be based on evidence.
Finally, Pablo Laurta's case in Córdoba is attracting public attention due to the convergence of several factors: alleged gender-based violence , interprovincial escape, a minor involved, and a second fatal case under investigation. However, the progress of the case will depend on verifiable procedural acts. The Public Prosecutor's Office will report progress when the measures are not subject to confidentiality and do not affect the effectiveness of the proceedings.
