Suspected Mastermind of Argentina Triple Femicide Detained in Peru

The Argentine government announced on Tuesday that Peruvian authorities had detained the suspected mastermind behind the brutal murders of three young women in a live-streamed attack. With this arrest, the total number of people apprehended in connection with the case has risen to nine.

Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich praised the Peruvian authorities: “I want to congratulate the Peruvian National Police for their tremendous work and collaboration in capturing the two fugitives in the triple murder.”

The statement was posted on her official account on X (formerly Twitter).

Details of Arrests

“Little J” was arrested in Pucusana, approximately 45 miles (72 kilometres) south of Lima. Earlier, Bullrich had announced the capture of another suspect in Peru, Matias Ozorio.

The victims were found last week in a southern suburb of Buenos Aires:

The three young women – Morena Verdi, Brenda del Castillo, and 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez – had been reported missing on 19 September. Their bodies were discovered five days later, buried in the yard of a house.

According to Buenos Aires Security Minister Javier Alonso, the victims were tortured and killed during a live session in a closed social media group of 45 users. The attack was reportedly carried out as a “warning” over an alleged drug theft.

Alleged Criminal Background

• The suspected mastermind, “Little J”, is a Peruvian national around 20 years old. He is alleged to operate a drug gang in the Zavaleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires.
• Matias Ozorio, approximately 23 years old, is believed to be Little J’s right-hand man, assisting in the gang’s activities, according to local media reports.

This case highlights the cross-border collaboration between Argentina and Peru in combating organised crime and brings renewed attention to the dangers of criminal activity circulating on social media platforms.