{"id":207597,"date":"2026-03-05T04:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T04:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/femicide-of-dalma-bataches-in-salta-popular-jury-sentences-accused-to-life\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T04:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T04:46:20","slug":"femicide-of-dalma-bataches-in-salta-popular-jury-sentences-accused-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/femicide-of-dalma-bataches-in-salta-popular-jury-sentences-accused-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Femicide of Dalma Bataches in Salta: Popular Jury Sentences Accused to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\">\n    <picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The first popular jury was held in Salta after the femicide of Dalma Bataches (Source: MPFS)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Historic Verdict in Salta<\/h2>\n<p>On March 4, a <b>popular jury<\/b> in Salta delivered a significant verdict in the case of <b>Dalma Salom\u00e9 Bataches<\/b>, who was tragically murdered. This ruling not only addresses a grave incident of <b>gender violence<\/b> but also sets a precedent, marking the inaugural use of jury trials in the local criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<h2>The Role of the Popular Jury<\/h2>\n<p>In this unique judicial process, ordinary citizens, rather than judges, are tasked with determining guilt or innocence. The proceedings featured diverse testimonies from witnesses and specialists who provided context to the events surrounding the crime. The hearings were presided over by Judge <b>Guillermo Pereyra<\/b>, with the prosecution led by <b>Mar\u00eda Luj\u00e1n Sodero Calvet<\/b> and <b>Daniel Espilocin<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>Life Imprisonment Sentence<\/h2>\n<p>Judge Pereyra announced a sentence of <b>life imprisonment<\/b> for the defendant, <b>V\u00edctor Manuel M\u00e1rquez<\/b>, after finding him guilty of <b>qualified homicide<\/b> amid gender-based violence. The brutal murder of the 22-year-old occurred on September 15, 2024, and her body was discovered three days later, illustrating the shocking nature of the crime.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutor <b>Sodero Calvet<\/b> described the horrifying details of Dalma\u2019s death, which involved severe physical trauma leading to asphyxiation. She emphasized that the prosecution&#8217;s case against M\u00e1rquez was well-supported by evidence during the trial.<\/p>\n<h2>Details of the Crime<\/h2>\n<p>Sodero Calvet highlighted the treacherous circumstances under which Dalma was killed\u2014specifically, in a dark, isolated area devoid of any help. The attack displayed M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s physical domination over Dalma, ultimately leading to her abandonment in a location filled with waste, reflecting a profound contempt for her humanity.<\/p>\n<h2>Family\u2019s Heartbreak<\/h2>\n<p>In an emotional response, Dalma&#8217;s mother, Andrea, recounted the painful journey of reliving her daughter&#8217;s last moments during the trial. \u201cThese last days were very painful for the family,\u201d she said, describing the impact of hearing the coroner&#8217;s testimony and viewing images from the crime scene.<\/p>\n<p>She further expressed the sorrow of recognizing her daughter\u2019s body, stating, \u201cWhen I went to recognize the body, I said it wasn&#8217;t her. The only thing that was healthy was part of the eye.\u201d Andrea&#8217;s grief was palpable as she recounted Dalma\u2019s struggles with addiction, underscoring the family\u2019s continuous support.<\/p>\n<h2>Call for Justice<\/h2>\n<p>Dalma\u2019s brother echoed the need for justice, asserting that his sister had been restricted by M\u00e1rquez from pursuing her personal desires. He criticized attempts to portray the accused in a sympathetic light, asserting, <b>\u201cHe doesn&#8217;t deserve it.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This case highlights not only the challenges surrounding domestic abuse and femicide but also the vital role that societal involvement plays in justice. The Salta community&#8217;s engagement in the popular jury signifies a step towards greater accountability in addressing gender violence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n    <picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"History was made in Salta\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"991\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Femicide-of-Dalma-Bataches-in-Salta-Popular-Jury-Sentences-Accused.jpeg\" width=\"1263\"\/>\n    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">History was made in Salta after the popular jury found the femicide of Dalma Bataches guilty<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first popular jury was held in Salta after the femicide of Dalma Bataches (Source: MPFS) Historic Verdict in Salta On March 4, a popular jury in Salta delivered a significant verdict in the case of Dalma Salom\u00e9 Bataches, who was tragically murdered. 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