MARI LUZ CORTES - Aged 5 years - Huelva (Spain)

Ideal.es (Google Translation)

01.10.09

Rosa del Valle will be judged on the death of Mari Luz after her appeal hearing is rejected

Section One of the Huelva Provincial Court has dismissed the appeal by Rosa del Valle against her indictment, she and her brother Santiago del Valle will be tried for the murder of the girl Mari Luz Cortes.

This was confirmed to Rosa del Valle's lawyer , Manuel Dominguez, who stated that that he has been told that the car holds indications that confirm there is "sufficient evidence" to prosecute his client of murder.

He noted that the evidence referred to are the hair and the earth found in the car of Rosa del Valle and others located in the clothes of the girl.

In the car, according to counsel, there was no reference to an alleged conversation between Rosa del Valle and her brother as alluded to by the magistrate holder 4 but the brother and sister were refused appeal.

Mari Luz disappeared from her home in the neighborhood of El Torrejón de Huelva on 13 January 2008 and her body was found in the river 54 days later.

http://www.ideal.es/granada/20091001/andalucia/rosa-valle-sera-juzgada-20091001.html

EUROPA PRESS (Google Translation)

9 October 2009 (HUELVA)

The defense of Santiago Del Valle has not seen "indications" of crime against sexual freedom of the child

Juan López Rueda, Santiago del Valle's lawyer, alleged murderer of the little Mari Luz Cortés said today that there is "no evidence" of crimes of sexual abuse to the child by his client, as expected deemed recourse to the indictment filed today with the Court of Huelva, where he said that after learning the outcome of the action of Rosa, the sister of Santiago, who eventually will be processed as co-author of murder, "possibly the audience will also confirm that Del Valle be prosecuted for this crime. "

However, the prosecuting attorney, Alfredo Flores, responded to this request that "we must take into account the criminal history of Santiago del Valle, also that he himself said that when he was close to Mari Luz he has a problem with girls and, that is, abused. In this sense, the autopsy stated that "there are other injuries that are not fatal and are fully consistent with him sexual touching the victim."

Speaking to reporters, Lopez Rueda said the other side continue to defend the version of the alleged murderer because "he pleads guilty," adding that a resolution will be known in eight or ten days.

For its part, the defense of Isabel Garcia, Leonardo Ponce, whose view is also held today insisted he has "hope against Garcia because there is nothing," noting further that "all he does is work with Isabel for justice because, by law, she was not required to report her husband ", so said" if it was not required to report, then she has not committed any crime of concealment. "

What happens, Ponce explained, is that the prosecution "has not been brave enough to say that Garcia had nothing to do with it and is not going to prosecute," found that while Isabel's behavior has been "unpunished".

On the flight of Isabella and Santiago when the events took place, counsel indicated that they left the neighbourhood of Torrejón "the day after Mari Luz disappeared because they received death threats".

For its part, the court upheld the charge of concealment of Isabel Garcia because "on the very evening of the facts she knew that Mari Luz was gone, the same day that her husband was threatened not to say anything, took time washing clothes and flees Santiago de Huelva on the pretext of visiting her mother. "

THE TRIAL IN SPRING

Moreover, the lawyer for the family of Mari Luz Cortés, Alberto Fariñas, which challenged by the prosecutor appeals from both attorneys estimated the trial could be held next spring, indicating it expects that decisions are made " rejecting.

As for the tests, said that so far "no evidence" but stressed that he believes "there are already very clear evidence, for which suspects could be convicted."

Concerning the situation of the family of the small girl, Cortes said the hope is that "the whole process will finish quickly because they suffer with the news," noting further that "they want to comply with the guilty sentence.

http://www.europapress.es/epsocial/infancia-00327/noticia-mari-luz-defensa-santiago-valle-no-ve-indicios-delito-contra-libertad-sexual-nina-20091009145435.html

El Dia (Google Translation)

9th October 2009 07:46

Mari Luz's father asked in the Canaries that justice be aligned to the XXI century "

Juan José Cortés, the father of the little Mari Luz, killed last year, arrives today in Tenerife to present his book "Citizen Cortez, where he stated that the laws have to adapt to society. The event will be held during the Sixth Meeting of Groups Praise of Tenerife, in the Auditorium of Arafo.

Juan José Cortés, the father of the little Mari Luz, who was murdered last year, told El Dia that in his view, "law and justice have to adapt to the twenty-first century", because, as discussed in book "Citizen Cortez," which this weekend is presented in Tenerife, "politicians can not do deaf ears asks to what most of society, such as life imprisonment and full compliance penalties.

Cortes also explained the need to reform the Juvenile Act, as shown in the case of young Seville Marta del Castillo, still unresolved. In this regard, said he and his wife have been repeatedly contacted the parents of the girl from Seville, whose body remains missing.

He said that has been made available to parents of Martha, "so I can share with them as to encourage them in these difficult times." It said also spoke with parents of children canaries Yeremi Vargas and Sara Morales, whose fate remains unknown.

So what this newspaper said Juan Jose Cortes, who arrives in Tenerife today to present his book "Ciudadano Cortés" ["Citizen Cortez"]. The event will be held during the Sixth Meeting of Groups Praise of Tenerife, in the Auditorium of Arafo.

The book is written by journalist Luz Sánchez-Mellado, who makes an intimate profile of this father beaten by the tragedy.

The publication is a candid portrait of Juan José Cortés as a parent and a citizen, which reflects the moderation and humanity with which he faced trial over the death of his only daughter.

In fact, the publication is not on the "Mari Luz case" and is not intended to review judicial errors. Rather takes the testimony of Juan Jose Cortes, which serve as lessons in life and overcoming a tragedy of this caliber.

It reflects what a person is hit by an atrocity, but that has transformed his suffering into action.

The reader can understand why his temperance at the time of struggle to overcome the pain of knowing their lives and beliefs: evangelical religion.

The author of the book has lived with the Cortez family for a few days to dig deeper into his life in the gypsy quarter of El Torrejón.

Cortes states happier times, its crisis or disappointments, and their struggle to improve justice. Juan Jose Cortes revealed to this newspaper that Irene, his wife, is the other person that has suffered at this time. Irene lived in Tenerife since she was very little and left the island when she came to marry Juan Jose.

As for his entry in politics as a candidate of UPyD, explained that it is true that he has received the proposal but has not yet made a decision.

http://www.eldia.es/2009-10-09/sociedad/1-padre-Mari-Luz-pedira-Canarias-justicia-adapte-siglo-XXI.htm

sic

Mari Luz Cortés case: Trial started in Huelva today

16 February 2011

The trial of the suspects in the death of Mari Luz Cortés, the little five-year-old girl who disappeared in January of 2008, started today in Huelva, under strong security measures.

The main suspect said that he confessed the crime under coercion, adding that due to the pressure that was exercised on him, he could even have confessed to being responsible for the disappearance of Madeleine McCann (the little British girl that disappeared in the Algarve in May of 2007).

Santiago del Valle stated that he had "no idea of what happened to the little girl" because he was not with her "at any time".

The accusation demands 23 years in prison for Santiago del Valle (20 for murder and three for sexual abuse) and 17 for his sister Rosa (for murder).

Mari Luz Cortés disappeared in January of 2008 and was found 54 days later in the river in Huelva.

http://sic.sapo.pt/online/noticias/mundo/Suspeitos+da+morte+de+Mari+Luz+Cortes+comecaram+hoje+a+ser+julgados+em+Huelva.htm