Triple tragedy: Three girls were found murdered in a house in Florencio Varela — New details emerge

A discovery in a house in the Buenos Aires suburbs revealed a case with a major impact. Three young women were found dead, and the investigation is moving forward with arrests and suspicions surrounding a criminal leader. The families are demanding justice as the incident sparks social outrage and strong public reactions.

The disappearance of the three young women raised alarms and caused widespread distress in Buenos Aires. What seemed like an ordinary outing ended in a tragic outcome, triggering a complex judicial process.

Authorities confirmed that the discovery took place in Florencio Varela, south of the capital. The victims have been identified as Brenda Del Castillo (20), Morena Verdi (20), and Lara Gutiérrez (15).

Since then, arrests, cross versions and testimonies from family members have followed, and today they continue to demand justice. The magnitude of the case has made it a central topic of public debate in Argentina.

How the disappearance and discovery unfolded

Brenda, Morena and Lara had left Ciudad Evita on Friday. The last time they were seen alive was when they got into a white van in front of a gas station, a moment captured by a security camera.

According to the Buenos Aires Security Minister, Javier Alonso, they were taken to a house in Florencio Varela, where the crime occurred. They had been told they were going to attend an event.

The bodies were found buried in the backyard of that house, confirming suspicions of a premeditated plan. The case has been classified as "aggravated homicide" and is under judicial secrecy.

The first arrests and the fugitive leader

In an initial operation, police found two men and two women cleaning the crime scene. Subsequent arrests brought the total to at least twelve people linked to the case.

The alleged perpetrator is a 23-year-old man identified as "Little J" or "Julito". According to Alonso, he is allegedly the head of the organization behind the triple crime. He is currently on the run.

The investigation established that the crime had a "disciplinary" nature. The hypothesis is that it was intended to instill terror and consolidate the leader's power within the criminal group.

The social media broadcast

A key point in the investigation is the confirmation that the events were streamed live on social media. Alonso explained that at least 45 people reportedly watched the broadcast from a private Instagram account.

During the livestream, the criminal group's leader issued a threat linked to an alleged theft. Although there is no evidence that the young women were involved in the act, the statement was interpreted as an intimidation tactic aimed at instilling fear and enforcing discipline within the organization.

Organizations such as Ni Una Menos have classified the incident as femicide and emphasized the need to examine how factors like poverty and vulnerability increase the risks faced by young women in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

The families' grief

Brenda Del Castillo's mother, Paula, expressed in tears: "They killed my daughter". In a public statement she added: "I demand justice for my daughter. Let everyone who has to pay, pay. They took my daughter from me; she was a good girl. None of these three girls deserved to end up the way they did".

With determination she also said: "I want them all in jail!". Her words reflected the families' outrage and urgent demand for answers.

Sabrina, Morena Verdi's mother, denounced: "The justice system investigated us (the family) instead of looking for them". She also demanded that "all those responsible" be found and criticized the media coverage: "Everything they say about my daughter hurts me".

The voice of Lara's mother

During the wake of her 15-year-old daughter, Estela, Lara's mother, publicly showed her pain. Holding a photo of the teenager, she said: "Look at my daughter. She was a beautiful child, justice, please".

Her plea was joined by neighbors and relatives who marched alongside her, demanding clarity about what happened. The moment became one of the most widely shared images of the case.

The Florencio Varela community joined this call for justice, which today resonates across the country as a symbol of outrage over what happened.

Stories shared by the family on social media

The impact of the tragedy was also evident on social media, where the victims' families expressed their grief and shared memories. Among them, Gutierrez Agostina posted several Instagram Stories that went viral due to the emotional weight of her messages.

In one of those publications, she remembered one of the young women with words of affection and gratitude: "December 31, 2022 You were super happy because I was about to buy my first iPhone. You went with me. Thank you sister, for everything. You were a great companion in everything, with everyone, an incredible person who didn't deserve anything bad. My crazy one, you had a courage no other woman has, not even me. You always looked out for yourself and never asked for anything. You liked earning your own money—even selling little donuts at 12 years old, my baby. People will talk, but we all know who you were. I love you [sic]".

In another story, the message was brief but forceful, reflecting the collective demand for justice: "Justice for the three".

Finally, a third publication summarized the grief and anguish with a short and direct phrase: "I'm leaving myself".

These public manifestations of the relatives not only showed the pain they are going through, but also became symbols of the social demand for justice for Brenda Del Castillo, Morena Verdi and Lara Gutiérrez.

The last audio of Lara

An audio released after the tragedy showed Lara Gutiérrez's last words. In it, the young woman speaks to a friend who is ill and mentions that, if she feels better, they could meet later that same day.

In another point, she warned a friend: "Take care, girl. Just as you challenge me, I’ll challenge you too".

What seems like an everyday conversation has become a poignant testament to her vulnerability in the moments before the tragedy.

Reactions from users

The audio and the details of the case generated a large number of comments on social media. Users expressed sadness, helplessness, and calls for justice.

"That little girl's voice, poor thing. May God bring justice," commented one user."She wanted to go to work... What reason could a girl her age have to go to work? Where are her parents?", another person expressed. "What a child's voice, for God's sake," said someone else. "What a tragedy, Argentina. Everything is horrifying", was another of the comments.

The messages reflect a collective feeling marked by outrage and a demand for justice. The digital community became a space where thousands of voices united in calling for these crimes not to go unpunished.

The case will remain in the public eye until it is fully resolved. In the meantime, the families’ grief and their call for justice continue as a voice that will not be silenced.