Overview
- Authorities say the detained uncle, identified as Yony Cuno Larico, confessed to killing and dismembering Génesis Zahori and described efforts to conceal evidence.
- Investigators report he bought a saw, an arch saw and buckets, stored parts separately, and disposed of remains through household drains before using petrol to mask odors.
- Forensic teams have recovered only hair and small bones so far, with major parts including the cranium and extremities still missing as searches continue.
- Hundreds joined a wake and burial procession in Azángaro, where residents called for life imprisonment and pressed officials to find the rest of the remains.
- Family members say police in Azángaro refused to take a disappearance report in late December and claim they helped detain the suspect, while also alleging prior abuse of the victim.