Discovered in a wardrobe in Cordoba was the body of a 22-year-old female individual.
In the city of Córdoba, Argentina, a shocking case of femicide has come to light, involving a former police officer named Horacio Grasso. The deceased has been identified as Milagros Bastos, a 22-year-old woman who had been missing since last year.
Grasso, who was previously convicted for the murder of Facundo Novillo in 2009, was living in his brother Javier's apartment on Buenos Aires Street. Neighbours described living in a "hell" due to Grasso's erratic behaviour. The decomposed body of Milagros Bastos was found in this very apartment.
The tragic discovery was made after Milagros' family reported her disappearance to the Fiscalía de Instrucción Distrito III Turno Tres in November. The genetic material extracted from the body was compared with the genetic profile of Bastos' six-year-old daughter, confirming the identity.
Grasso had violated his home detention regime on several occasions, using fake medical certificates. He was arrested and is currently in the Bouwer prison.
Grasso's criminal record is not limited to this case. He has a history of violent crimes, including convictions for robberies, and systematic recidivism. Interpol even issued an international alert related to the Grasso case due to connections with Paraguay, highlighting the international dimension and seriousness of the case.
It's important to note that there is no direct indication that Grasso is among the five police officers recently sent to trial for crimes related to thefts and custody failures at Judicial Depot No. 2 in Córdoba. However, these cases, while involving police officers, do demonstrate a highly problematic environment in Córdoba’s law enforcement circles.
In a separate incident, Grasso's brother, Jorge Grasso, was arrested in Paraguay in 2024, accused of stealing a backpack with thousands of dollars. Jorge Grasso presented documentation identifying himself as a woman while in Paraguay, but kept his male name. He was later expelled from the country.
This article is written by Gabriela Origlia and is about Córdoba. The tragic case of Milagros Bastos serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of femicide in Argentina and the need for continued efforts to ensure justice and safety for all.
References: 1. "Córdoba: 5 policías en juicio por delitos de robo y fallas de custodia en el Depósito Judicial No. 2" (Córdoba: 5 police officers on trial for theft and custody failures at Judicial Depot No. 2) 2. "Ex policía condenado a 27 años de prisión por homicidio en Córdoba" (Ex-police officer sentenced to 27 years in prison for murder in Córdoba) 3. "Córdoba: Cuerpo encontrado en apartamento, se investiga posible femicidio" (Córdoba: Body found in apartment, possible femicide being investigated) 4. "Interpol emite alerta internacional por el caso Grasso" (Interpol issues international alert for the Grasso case)
- The recent case of Milagros Bastos' murder, involving a former police officer named Horacio Grasso in Córdoba, Argentina, is a grim demonstration of the intersection between crime and justice, general news, and politics.
- As this article about Córdoba reveals, the problematic environment within law enforcement circles, as evidenced by the Grasso case and the ongoing trial of five police officers for thefts and custody failures, is indicative of a wider perturbation in the company of justice.
