The verdict from the Barcelona Court considers it proven that the defendant killed the victim to avoid paying a debt linked to marijuana trafficking. The events took place on May 11, 2020, during the pandemic lockdown, when the victim went to the industrial site to demand payment.
Despite the fact that Diego Vargas's body has never been recovered, the jury relied on circumstantial evidence. Key factors included the defendant being the last person to see the victim alive and previous threats regarding large-scale drug operations.
“"If I go down, you're coming with me."
The Prosecution is seeking a fifteen-year prison sentence for homicide and total compensation of 350,000 euros for the family. Meanwhile, the defense has requested the minimum sentence, arguing the victim initiated the confrontation.
