"We want to know what happened": the desperate plea of a mother to find the body of her murdered son
A mother in Argentina is pleading for information on the whereabouts of her son, Salvador Altamura, who vanished nearly 1,500 days ago after being murdered.
Norma has not heard from her son Salvador since July 13, 2020, when he disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salvador Altamura, a 48-year-old businessman and lawyer from Quilmes, was last seen on that date. His murder was later trialed against one of his close friends, Darío Rubén Dening, who was convicted for the crime, but Salvador's body has never been found, leaving his family in anguish.
As the anniversary of Salvador's birthday approaches, Norma continues to seek answers, urging anyone with information about her son's whereabouts to come forward. She expressed the desire for closure, stating that even though the hope of finding him alive is nonexistent, she wishes to provide a proper burial for him, allowing his daughter a place to mourn and remember her father.
The case highlights not only the personal tragedy faced by the family but also raises broader issues regarding unresolved murders in Argentina. As Norma's plea resonates in a society grappling with violence and crime, it calls attention to the often-overlooked plight of families seeking justice for loved ones who have been victims of violent crimes.