Evidence Phase Ends in Keyla Martínez Homicide Trial

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 12, 2026 · Originally reported September 11, 2026 by La Prensa

A court wrapped up the evidence phase on September 10 in the trial of Jarol Rolando Perdomo Sarmiento, accused of killing nursing student Keyla Patricia Martínez, who died in police custody in Intibucá in February 2021; the judge will set closing arguments after a final site inspection.

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Also reported by: HCH, TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

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