He threatened to publish their secret relationship and create a scandal: even Daniel Sancho’s defense attorney does not understand “what went through his mind” when he killed and dismembered the plastic surgeon

Daniel Sancho, son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho, accused of murdering, dismembering and dumping the remains of doctor Edwin Arrieta in different parts of Koh Phangan, a tourist island in Thailand, entered prison on Monday, August 7. , 2023. Koh Samui by order of the judge.

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In “El Programa del Verano” a conversation between Sancho (29) and journalist Patricia López was broadcast. During the dialogue, Daniel mentioned that he felt threatened by the 44-year-old Colombian doctor.

Why did Daniel Sancho feel threatened?

Thailand’s Bangkok Post newspaper revealed new details about the shock murder and reported that there was more than friendship between the young chef and the plastic surgeon.

The peer-reviewed newspaper mentions that Sancho allegedly had occasional sexual relations with a doctor whom he met through Instagram about a year ago.

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Daniel tried to end the relationship with Arrieta, who allegedly threatened to reveal their private pictures and make their relationship public. Sancho felt that this could harm his image because he is the son of Spanish actors.

After the threat, Daniel committed a gruesome murder. He invited Arrieta to the island of Koh Phangan to enjoy the region’s popular full moon party.

After arriving on August 1, he booked two hotel rooms and in one of them he kept the tools he would use to commit the crime, according to La Vanguardia.

Security cameras at a supermarket on a Thai island captured Daniel buying the items he allegedly used in the murder. Antena 3 revealed that among the objects were a knife, a saw and garbage bags.

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What did your lawyer say?

Sancho’s lawyer, Luis Jerez, spoke about the case in “El Programa del Verano”. He also explained that he is not the spokesperson for the family, but that his relationship with Danijela is purely professional. “I’m not speaking for his family,” he explained.

Commenting on the case, Jerez expressed his astonishment at the accusations against Daniel and stated that he is a “decent and charming” person.

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“I can’t understand what could have happened,” he said, stressing that Sancho is a “very hard-working, enterprising and very athletic” person.

Despite the praise, the lawyer still finds it difficult to understand what happened. “I have no possible explanation for what could have happened to Daniel’s head,” he admitted.

Jerez stated that he spoke to Daniel in June and never noticed “that he was under any pressure”, he stated.

The possible sanction Daniel faces ranges from 15 years in prison to life in prison. However, he could also be sentenced to death. (AND)