Murder Investigation for Chilean Victim Reporting on Violence Against Women

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Chilean photographer Albertina Martínez Burgos was found lifeless on Thursday morning in her apartment in downtown Santiago.

Several blood traces were found in different places in Albertina’s apartment, and her body also exhibited injuries, which is why the prosecutor’s office is working on the suspicion of murder.

A feminist, the woman was 38 years old and worked as a lighting assistant for Megavisión television broadcaster. She also worked as a freelance photographer, and in recent weeks she has been dedicating herself to recording cases of violence against women in demonstrations held in the country since October.

So far, there are no indications that this work was the reason for her murder.

However, some feminist collectives, such as the Women’s Front of the Social Convergence party, are skeptical of the court investigation and demand independent expertise to name the causes of death and the identity of those involved in the murder.

The prosecutor, Débora Quintana, ruled that this might be possible if prompted by the victim’s family.

Source: Revista Forum