At a glance
Why this matters: The case highlights the issue of domestic violence and machista culture in Puerto Rico, putting a spotlight on the justice system’s handling of such cases and the risks faced by women like Jennifer Torres Castro.
Carlos Manuel Estefano Pino, with a history of machista violence dating back to 1976 when he was a teenager, has been released on parole twice. He is now back in prison and facing the justice system for the feminicide of 36-year-old nurse Jennifer Torres Castro, who was murdered in June at her residence in Caguas.
Estefano Pino’s extensive record of violent behavior has led to his current incarceration and trial.
In context (787daily, from public data)
Caguas police logged 659 serious crimes, January 1 – September 30, 2026, of 14,727 island-wide
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