February 10, 2004
Case: Carlos Guadamuz
Host of the program
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Just a few yards from the entrance to Canal 23, a hit man approached him and shot him at point-blank range five times. The journalist was accompanied by his 16-year-old son Selín, who was unhurt. The killer was held by employees of the TV station and the son at the scene.
2004:
On April 19, 2004
William Hurtado García was sentenced to 21 years in prison. He was also convicted of the attempted murder of the journalist’s son.
Sentences reversed and acquittals: (+)
William Hurtado García
Released / Sentence commuted: (+)
On February 29, 2008 William Hurtado García was granted house arrest. He was released from prison for humanitarian reasons due to his poor health.
Jailed awaiting trial: (+)
Suspects not charged: (+)
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