X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parenting & Play by Friso
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-schooler
    • Kids
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Teen dies from brutal injuries after being abducted by drug gang outside school

23 Oct, 2016
Teen dies from brutal injuries after being abducted by drug gang outside schoolTeen dies from brutal injuries after being abducted by drug gang outside school

Lucia Perez was taken by a gang outside of her school. Her body was left outside a rehabilitation clinic where staff thought she overdosed on cocaine.

For most parents, their children’s school is a safe and secure place. For Lucia Perez’s parents however, it wasn’t as safe as they thought it would be.

She was taken outside of her school

Lucia, a 16-year-old schoolgirl, was taken by a drug gang outside of her school. She was eventually found dead outside a rehabilitation clinic where the staff thought she suffered a cocaine overdose.

She died from her terrible injuries wherein she was drugged, sexually abused, and then impaled on a spike by the drug gang. Her body was left in front of the clinic after members of the gang washed her and put her clothes back on in an attempt to cover up their horrific crime.

Subjected to brutal, inhuman, sexual abuse

According to Maria Isabel Sanchez, prosecutor, “The girl was impaled and this was the cause of her death. She had been subjected to brutal, inhumane sexual abuse.” She added: “She died because of the injuries she suffered from being impaled.”

The van used to abduct her was eventually found. It contained drugs, used condoms, sex toys, as well as ammunition.

It was then used to trace two of her abductors, Gabriel Farias, 23, and Juan Pablo Offidani, 41. The police are still looking for a third suspect to the brutal crime.

People are calling for justice

Countless protests throughout Argentina are calling for justice for Lucia’s death. A group of 50 are planning a one-hour sit-in to bring to light the high rate of female murders that happen in their country.

rally

Photo from: Youtube.com/ AGENCIA EFE

After the sit-in, a rally will be held near the Justice Ministry Offices to bring all of these issues to light.

According to Florencia Abbate, “[The protest] intends to be a call to reflection for the entire population, so that each person evaluates his own practices and understands the need for a cultural change.”

Lucia’s father, Guillermo Perez adds, “We want life imprisonment, not just 10 or 15 years in prison and then they are able to walk free to do the same.”

How do I keep my family safe?

While not all abductions can be prevented, we should follow precautionary measures to ensure that our kids are safe. Here are some things to keep in mind:

  1. Teach your child the “Velcro Technique”. If someone’s trying to abduct them, they should look for something to grab onto, and not let go. This could be a signpost, a gate, a tree, or anything stable that they can grab on to. They can even grab on to another adult that’s not involved in the abduction.
  2. They should yell as loud as they can. If someone’s trying to take them away, and it’s not a person they trust, they should yell as loud as they can. This catches attention and usually deters any potential abductions.
  3. Teach them the “Windmill Technique.” This is exactly how it sounds. If your child gets abducted, they should spin their arms in a big circle in order to prevent the abductor from grabbing them.
  4. They should make a lot of noise. Give your child a whistle so that they can use it to create a lot of noise. If they don’t have a whistle, they can bang on something that can make a loud noise. Making a commotion usually unnerves an attacker. They’d rather leave the child alone instead of having to deal with an unruly child.

 

Sources: mirror.co.uk, latintimes.com, thesun.co.uk, huffingtonpost.com

Partner Stories
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
What parents can learn from the Boston bombings
What parents can learn from the Boston bombings
The brainy bunch - 6 siblings begin college by age 12!
The brainy bunch - 6 siblings begin college by age 12!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Nasreen Majid

  • Home
  • /
  • News
  • /
  • Teen dies from brutal injuries after being abducted by drug gang outside school
Share:
  • School safety in Singapore: Man found loitering outside girls' schools

    School safety in Singapore: Man found loitering outside girls' schools

  • Home Alone

    Home Alone

  • "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

    "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

  • Mum Discovers 'Hole' In Her Baby's Mouth, Rushes To Hospital Before Realising Her Mistake

    Mum Discovers 'Hole' In Her Baby's Mouth, Rushes To Hospital Before Realising Her Mistake

app info
get app banner
  • School safety in Singapore: Man found loitering outside girls' schools

    School safety in Singapore: Man found loitering outside girls' schools

  • Home Alone

    Home Alone

  • "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

    "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

  • Mum Discovers 'Hole' In Her Baby's Mouth, Rushes To Hospital Before Realising Her Mistake

    Mum Discovers 'Hole' In Her Baby's Mouth, Rushes To Hospital Before Realising Her Mistake

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.