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Accused in Burgos One-Punch Death Tells Jury: 'That Punch Was the Worst Decision of My Life'

Forensic experts told the court the fatal mechanism was a head injury from the fall, with high alcohol levels hindering any chance of revival.

Overview

  • On the fourth day of the trial in the Audiencia Provincial de Burgos, José Luis Novoa testified and the jury viewed video of the strike captured by nearby cameras.
  • Novoa recounted heavy drinking, described a brief street exchange before the blow, called his action the worst decision of his life, and said he left without grasping the severity.
  • Court testimony detailed that he initially denied being at the scene to police before admitting he punched Sergio Delgado in a later interview.
  • Forensic doctors stated the death stemmed from a traumatic head impact after the punch, while noting that elevated alcohol levels impeded resuscitation and were emphasized by the defense.
  • Local merchants in Las Llanas say nightlife has largely returned to routine even as the hearings refocus public attention on the area.