A couple in Quito has been sentenced to 34 years and 8 months in prison for the crime of murder, after being found guilty by the Penal Guarantees Tribunal. Evelyn Gabriela M. R. and her partner Chafic M. were implicated in the killing of Evelyn's stepfather, an incident that took place on November 5, 2017. The prosecution presented evidence that Evelyn had lured her stepfather under the pretense of settling a debt, which was later determined to be a ploy to carry out the murder.

On the day of the murder, Evelyn allegedly invited her stepfather to meet her in the Miraflores area of Quito, promising to give him two checks totaling $600 as a financial guarantee. Eyewitness accounts indicated that she instructed him to come alone with the necessary documents for the meeting. The investigation included phone evidence that linked the couple to the crime, establishing their participation in the fatal meeting that ultimately led to the murder of the victim.

The case reflects ongoing issues of domestic violence and familial conflict within Ecuadorian society, illustrating the serious consequences of such disputes that can lead to tragic outcomes. The lengthy sentence, being the maximum for such cases, underscores the judicial system's stance on preventing and punishing violent crimes, particularly those that occur within families.