Ilda Beatriz Goyochea, 32, died after sustaining a neck injury during a dinner party at her home in La Rioja, Argentina, on July 10. She was rushed to hospital but never recovered.
Two people who were with her that night remain in custody. The incident occurred in the early hours when she allegedly fell onto a broken wine glass, which shattered and sliced her throat with an 8 to 10cm wound.
Family demands answers
Her family's lawyer, Fernando Gabriel Brizuela, questioned the nature of the wound, saying: “A broken glass normally causes an irregular cut; this was linear. It does not match.” He has applied for the family to join the case as private prosecutors. They also want investigators to examine how long it took for medical help to arrive.
Ilda was first taken to a private clinic then transferred to Hospital Enrique Vera Barros. She remained in a coma for nearly a week before dying from brain failure caused by lack of oxygen.
Judge orders arrest
Judge Cecilia Córdoba ordered the arrest of the friends after spotting contradictions in their statements. Homicide detectives have seized their mobile phones and are hunting CCTV footage from the area.
Defence lawyer Soledad Varas insisted it was a pure accident, adding: “It was a meeting of friends who have known each other for years. There was no aggression and no motive.” She has asked for their release. Initial charges include attempted homicide linked to serious injury. The investigation continues.
