The prosecutor in charge of the investigation into the murder of Ecuadorian football player Mario Pineida and young Peruvian Guisella Fernández has reached a mixed decision about the three individuals currently implicated in the case. Following the conclusion of the investigative stage, the prosecutor has requested a date and time for the preparatory hearing for trial against the accused Cristian P. and Yohervy M. Meanwhile, a dismissal was issued for the third suspect, Jimnery B., in accordance with Ecuador's Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (COIP). This ruling was based on findings that suggested her involvement was limited to facilitating a financial transaction without awareness of any criminal intent.

In the prosecutor's rationale, Jimnery B. was reported to have assisted in transferring funds to those who monitored the victims but in a context that lacked knowledge of the murder plans. The prosecutor explained that her request to lend the account for the transaction occurred after the criminal act had taken place, indicating no malicious intent on her part. Thus, by the legal criteria established, her actions did not meet the threshold for complicity in the murder of Pineida and Fernández.

The case has drawn significant attention in Ecuador, highlighting issues of violence and crime in the country. As the judicial process continues for the two main suspects, public scrutiny remains high, reflecting broader concerns surrounding crime, impunity, and the safety of individuals, particularly within vulnerable communities. The outcome of these proceedings will be pivotal not only for the families of the victims but also for the judicial system in demonstrating accountability and justice for serious crimes.