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Contradictions Emerge in Nurse’s Murder Case in Puerto Rico

Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:35 PM ASTvia WAPA TV

At a glance

  • An agent testified that Jennifer Torres’ body had bruises and there was blood on the bed, contradicting the initial police report.
  • The initial police report was not used as evidence.
  • Lawyer Pedro Berríos noted the potential for the defense to use this discrepancy as a strategy.

In Puerto Rico, contradictions have emerged between a police report and testimony regarding the killing of nurse Jennifer Torres. An agent testified that the victim’s body had bruises and there was blood on the bed, contradicting the initial police report.

This discrepancy may be used by the defense as a strategy in the preliminary hearing against Carlos Estefano Pino, who is accused of Torres’ murder. Lawyer Pedro Berríos noted this potential defense strategy.

The initial police report was not used as evidence.

SourceWAPA TV