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Chilean Man Detained in Robbery-Homicide of Alexis Hernández
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A 23-year-old man, Alexis Hernández, was fatally stabbed during a robbery in Puerto Montt, Chile, on November 7, and authorities have now formally charged Kevin Coñuecar as the alleged perpetrator.The case unfolded swiftly, leading to Coñuecar’s preventative detention this Tuesday in the Guarantee Court of Puerto Montt, Los Lagos region.
Details of the Kennedy Town Attack
The tragic incident began shortly after noon on the staircase connecting Crucero Street and Arizona Passage in the Kennedy town. Evidence presented in court suggests Hernández and Coñuecar initially engaged in conversation, reportedly “manipulating something in their hands,” before the assault commenced. A struggle ensued, culminating in Hernández being stabbed approximately a dozen times with a butcher knife.
Witnesses reported that Hernández desperately sought assistance while attempting to protect a computer contained within his backpack, which was ultimately stolen.Disturbingly, observers also noted the presence of a second individual who appeared to monitor the attack before fleeing the scene.
Arrest and Evidence
following the attack, Coñuecar allegedly fled through nearby Petorca Passage, entering El Vergel and turning onto Alberto Goecke before being apprehended on Paraguay street. A search of the residence where he was arrested revealed multiple knives of varying sizes, and authorities found him allegedly washing clothing believed to have been used during the robbery.
Legal Challenges and Detention
Despite arguments from Pablo Sanhueza, Coñuecar’s public criminal defense attorney, who asserted that his client’s participation was not substantiated by evidence, Judge Antonio Valdivieso of the Second Chamber of the Guarantee Court accepted the Prosecutor’s office’s request for preventative detention. “The judge confirmed the decision in conversation with La Radio,” indicating the strength of the prosecution’s case.
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notably, Coñuecar was already under house arrest for a prior offense – a formalized charge of “reception,” the specifics of which were not detailed. He will now be held at Alto Bonito Prison for an initial inquiry period of 100 days.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
The Public Ministry in Puerto Montt has confirmed that the investigation remains active and is urging anyone with information related to the crime to come forward and contact the agency or local police.
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Authorities also revealed that the accused and the victim resided within just over 100 meters of each other, raising questions about a potential prior relationship. The investigation
