More than a year after the events occurred, the Thai court sentenced in the early hours of this Thursday to life imprisonment for Daniel Sancho for the premeditated murder of the Colombian surgeon, Edwin Arrieta. After learning the verdict, Sancho Gracia’s grandson broke down.She has shed many tears“, they have pointed out. While the lawyers of the son of Rodolfo Sancho and Silvia Bronchalo have announced that they will appeal the sentence, the lawyers of the Arrieta family have confirmed that Daniel Sancho will be transferred to the Bang Kwang prison, better known as ‘El gran tigre’.
“It has become clear what we have defended from the first minute: premeditated murder. In the next few days, Sancho will be transferred to the Bangkok prison, to Bang Kwang prison.“, said Beatriz Uriarte, one of the lawyers from the office ‘Ospina Abogados’ of Sancho’s victim
Likewise, Juan Gonzalo Ospina, lawyer for the Arrieta family, has stated that they are “very satisfied“for the resolution of the sentence and has assured that they have not yet heard a sincere apology for the damage caused to the Arrieta family.”A sincere, humane apology for the harm caused to parents and a sister who did not say goodbye has not yet been heard. We hope that sooner rather than later he can ask for forgiveness for this atrocious crime he caused.“, he said.
Regarding the compensation granted, Ospina also said that they are “satisfied.”Daniel Sancho has no assets whatsoever, so we are satisfied with the compensation awarded.“We are not in this situation for money, but it is very difficult to collect this amount. If Daniel Sancho has a greater fortune in the future, we can seize this money,” he explained.
During the press conference, the Arrietas’ lawyer in Colombia, Adriana Behaine, read a statement from the Arrieta family. “The family is satisfied with the court’s decision. The loss of Edwin has brought much suffering to a family that was unable to say goodbye to their loved one. This process and the tough questions have been overcome thanks to the strength of God.“We appreciate the respect of all those who have shown solidarity,” the statement reads.
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