Rio Negro filicide investigation progresses with expert reports and versions
In Río Negro, the investigation is progressing following the discovery of a vehicle with three dead occupants in a stream. The case, which has shaken the region, was opened after a report of the disappearance of two minors and the subsequent discovery of the car in Don Esteban.
Sources familiar with the case detail that, before the incident, the father sent a voice message to a relative in which he expressed that he could not leave this world without the children, a fact that is now part of the investigation.
The sequence of events reveals a violation of a restraining order imposed on the man due to previous allegations of psychological violence. This restraining order, agreed upon with the court, did not include specific precautionary measures for the minors and complicated the possibility of stricter supervision.
The woman had refused police custody offered by the State , and the accused moved into his parents' home, a few meters from the house where the children lived.
Suicide and filicide in the official chronology
The file compiled messages, speed records, and testimonies that allow us to reconstruct the final stretch: the man arrived home early, argued with the children's mother, and then left with the children. Minutes later, the children were reported missing, and a search was launched.
The vehicle was located in the creek days later; preliminary reports indicate that the car became stuck between logs and branches, which made it easier to detect when the water level receded.
Forensic expertise and relevant technical data
Computer analysis of the car showed speeds higher than usual for that model, a fact that experts are evaluating as part of the investigation. Forensic authorities must accurately determine the cause of death and the time elapsed since the immersion.
Judicial investigators point out that the speed of the events made any effective police intervention in real time difficult.
Reporting violence and the limitations of preventive measures
The previous complaint of psychological violence led to restraining measures that included a restraining order and a request for a report from INAU regarding the children's situation. The judge who intervened noted the mother's commitment to family care, but the proximity of their homes prevented the placement of an ankle bracelet in practice.
This physical proximity between the homes was identified as a factor that complicated the court's preventive control options.
Family impact and outstanding questions
The case raised questions about prevention mechanisms and coordination between the prosecutor's office, courts, and child protection agencies. Lawyers and domestic violence specialists warn of gaps in the implementation of urgent measures when social distancing is still possible just a few meters away.
The shocked local community is demanding clear answers and for forensic investigations to shed light on the exact sequence of events.
The investigation continues with forensic analysis , chronological reconstruction, and the processing of digital evidence that could explain motivations and timing. Meanwhile, authorities and protection agencies are receiving requests to review protocols and improve their response to early reports.
