19 Police Officers Face Sentencing in Franco Casco Disappearance and Death Case

Background:

Diecinueve policías faced trial for the enforced disappearance and subsequent death of Franco Casco, a 22-year-old Buenos Aires resident who was detained at a Rosario police station in October 2014. The trial commenced in December 2021, and a verdict is expected on July 18, 2023.

The Disappearance:

Franco Casco was 20 years old when he disappeared on October 6, 2014. According to the prosecution, he was detained by the 19 accused police officers at the seventh police station in Rosario. His body was later found in the waters of the Paraná River.

The Trial:

The trial has been extensive, with the prosecution presenting evidence of the enforced disappearance and subsequent death of Franco Casco. The defense has argued that the officers acted within their authority and that there is no conclusive evidence of wrongdoing. The verdict is expected to provide closure to the family of Franco Casco and to shed light on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death.