What happened
Photojournalist José Luis Cabezas was abducted and murdered after photographing powerful businessman Alfredo Yabrán, who had long avoided public images.
The investigation
Investigators traced the operation through police links, local criminals and associates connected to Yabrán’s security environment.
What the courts or investigators concluded
Several men were convicted for the kidnapping and murder. Yabrán died by suicide while wanted by authorities and never stood trial.
Why the case remains significant
Cabezas became a symbol of press freedom in Argentina, and the phrase “No se olviden de Cabezas” remains associated with demands for accountability and protection of journalists.
Case context
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