This week one of the most high-profile trials in recent years in our country began. Daniel Sancho sits on the bench after confessing last August 2023 to the murder and dismemberment of the Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. The events occurred in Thailand, where this verdict is being carried out. Little by little new details about this case are becoming known, and in the last few hours it has been learned that the victim's family would be willing to negotiate with the Sancho family to reach an agreement. The presenter Alfonso Arús spoke about this this Friday in Aruseros.
However, from the defense of the family there has been no contact in this regard. The Spanish lawyers of Edwin Arrieta's family explain that the relationship with the Sanchos is cordial, that there have been exchanges of messages of a personal nature, but beyond that, no proposal to reach an agreement. "We are not looking for revenge, we are looking for justice," said lawyer Juan Ospina at the doors of the court.
Furthermore, the family's lawyer assured that the agreement could be possible as long as there is repentance on Sancho's part, that he also recognizes premeditation and that the damage is repaired. This topic was addressed this Friday in Aruseros. It was the presenter of the space, Alfonso Arús, who spoke on the subject and gave his opinion.
"Regarding the issue of repentance, you should never rule out anything, but that would be like saying that you have lied for a long time. Daniel Sancho keeps saying that he does not regret it. If he said now that he does regret it, it would be a blatant contradiction. "said the presenter.
"In any case, what is said outside of a trial then has a relative value. Outside of a trial you can say what you want and in front of the judge change your mind, but in front of the judge he has already said that he does not regret it. If he said now that he does regret it, even if it were only to have a better situation for the opposing party with that pact, for me it would be an absolute contradiction," Alfonso ended by saying.
Daniel Sancho's trial will not resume until next Wednesday, since Songkran, the Thai New Year, the so-called Water Festival, is celebrated in Thailand. Until then, we will have to wait to learn more details about the case and see what finally happens.
