Mar 7 • 13:31 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

Paraná: after the murder of an inmate, two relatives accidentally set themselves on fire while burning tires at the prison entrance

After the murder of inmate Martín Luciano Siegfried, two family members accidentally caught fire during a protest outside the Paraná prison.

The death of Martín Luciano Siegfried, a 26-year-old inmate who died in Hospital San Martín after being injured during a brawl inside the Paraná Penitentiary, triggered a violent protest outside the prison. On Friday afternoon, a group of the deceased's relatives gathered at the prison gate demanding justice, leading to them setting tires on fire in a demonstration. However, the situation escalated quickly, and the burning tires became uncontrollable.

Tensions peaked when the protesters began handling the ignited tires, which resulted in some of them mistakenly catching fire. Witnesses reported that a woman who participated in the tire burning was almost engulfed in flames but managed to move away in time without sustaining serious injuries. The chaotic scene highlights the desperation and anger of the family members who felt they needed to take dramatic action in response to the injustice they perceive regarding Siegfried's death.

This incident underscores the broader issues of violence within prisons in Argentina and the emotional responses of families affected by such events. The report indicates ongoing unrest and the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the inmate's death, as well as addressing the grievances of the families who feel compelled to take drastic measures to voice their demands for justice.

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