The Prosecutor’s Office presented the pre-agreement before the First Criminal Court of Itagüí, so that Julián Alberto Quintero Agudelo be sentenced to 24 years in prison. This man, who was Dr. Velásquez‘s butler, I would accept his responsibility in the homicide of the music producer and that of his romantic partner, Astrid Sofía Riascos. In exchange, he would get a reduction in the assessment of the sentence, equivalent to 43%.
The lawyers representing the victims assure that to establish consensus They did not take into account the requests of those close to them, as the right to the truth. Furthermore, they warn that the time stipulated in the sentence is not in accordance with what the law establishes.
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«A shame like this discredits Colombian justice. We were not even heard what punishment was considered fair. Furthermore, this even loses relevance compared to the first order request of the victims, which is “know the truth of what really happened”said Santiago Tobón, defense attorney for Dr. Velásquez’s family. “We have not stayed with the version that the defendant has given, we do not believe it, we do not believe it is in accordance with the law, it directly contradicts the evidence that exists,” added the jurist.
Why did he shoot them?
During the trial in court, Julián Quintero He has not said why he committed the double crime. However, as Tobón clarified, in investigations with judicial investigators, he stated that the motives are related to personal disagreements with the 2 fatal victims, which occurred hours before the crime. The evidence reflects that, apparently, it was a premeditated attack.
«For the family, the injustice becomes of the disproportionate treatment initially carried out by the Prosecutor’s Office. It was not taken into account your voice counts for the celebration of the pre-agreement. They were not heard and the reasons why the defendant had murdered his loved ones were not known. The important thing is to hear, from the defendant’s voice, why he did it and under what conditions? “said Jhon Bedoya, lawyer for Sofía’s family.
The Metropolitan Police of Antioquia, through General Óscar Lamprea, provided details about the death of the renowned music producer Dr. Velásquez and his wife, in an event that occurred this morning in Envigado. pic.twitter.com/GXkX9zUYMC
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What will happen to the murderer of Dr. Velásquez and his partner?
The hearing in which The judge will indicate whether or not he accepts the pre-agreement for 24 years in prison, was scheduled for next December 12. There, the robe must argue your decision, based on what is determined by the Code of Criminal Procedure. The lawyers warned that they expressed to the judge the need that in the terms of the pre-agreement requests from the victims’ relatives are included.
Daniel Alejandro Velásquez Franco was shot to death on June 8, 2024, in a house located in the La Acuarela subdivision, Las Almas sector, Envigado. The evidence collected in the research that Quintero Agudelo shot him in the back and then went up to the room where Sofía was sleeping, to fire the firearm at the woman’s head. Dr. Velásquez was the producer who influenced the beginnings of artists of the urban genre like Blessd,
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– How might the proposed pre-agreement affect future legal cases involving similar circumstances in Colombia?
**Interview with Santiago Tobón, Defense Attorney for Dr. Velásquez’s Family**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Santiago. The recent developments in the case of Dr. Velásquez and his partner, Astrid Sofía Riascos, have raised many concerns. Can you start by summarizing the pre-agreement presented to the court regarding Julián Alberto Quintero Agudelo’s potential sentencing?
**Santiago Tobón**: Thank you for having me. The prosecutor’s office has proposed a pre-agreement where Julián Quintero, who was the butler of Dr. Velásquez, is to be sentenced to 24 years in prison for the homicides of both Dr. Velásquez and Ms. Riascos. In exchange for accepting responsibility, he stands to receive a reduction of about 43% in his sentence.
**Interviewer**: Many have criticized this agreement, stating that the families of the victims were not adequately heard in the process. What are your thoughts on this?
**Santiago Tobón**: Exactly. This decision has discredited Colombian justice in the eyes of the victims’ families. We were not consulted about what we believed to be a fair punishment. Furthermore, their primary request is to know the full truth of what transpired, which has not been properly addressed in these discussions.
**Interviewer**: Can you elaborate on the concerns raised regarding the motives behind the crime?
**Santiago Tobón**: Quintero has not disclosed why he committed such a heinous act during the trial. However, prior investigations suggested that personal disagreements with the victims may have played a role. The evidence points towards a premeditated attack, raising serious questions about his intentions that must be clarified.
**Interviewer**: Some attorneys for the victim’s families expressed frustration over being excluded from these negotiations. How does this affect the pursuit of justice?
**Santiago Tobón**: It is deeply troubling. Not only were the families not heard, but the rationale for Quintero’s actions has never been made clear. This exclusion undermines the judicial process and the dignity of the victims’ families, who deserve answers about why their loved ones were murdered.
**Interviewer**: Thank you for sharing your insights, Santiago. Is there anything else you would like to add regarding this case?
**Santiago Tobón**: Yes, I want to emphasize that the search for truth should be paramount. Justice in cases like this isn’t just about sentencing; it’s also about understanding the full story behind these tragedies. The families need to know what happened, and they have every right to demand that.
**Interviewer**: Thank you for your time, Santiago. This case continues to evolve, and we hope for a resolution that truly serves justice for the victims.