The trial for Maradona’s death begins: the family insists that he was killed

Chijioke Obinna

The trial for Maradona's death begins: the family insists that he was killed

More than four years have passed since the death of Diego Armando Maradona And in the next few hours the trial will begin by the death of the Argentine star, who arrived suddenly by a acute lung edema and chronic heart failureaccording to autopsy.

But the Maradona family argues that the death of ’10’ was a murder And they point out, among others, the surgeon who discovered the doctor eight days before his death after being admitted by a cerebral clot.

A total of Seven health professionals They are accused by homicide In the trial of the death of Diego Armando Maradona, who begins this Tuesday in San Isidroa town on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

In the trial it will seek to know if the defendants They breached their duties During the last days of the Argentine football star, spent in a house in the town of Tigerin the province of Buenos Aires, where I should receive Intensive care under a home mode.

The neurosurgeon are accused Leopold Luquethe psychiatrist Agustina Cosachovthe psychoanalyst Carlos Díazdoctors Pedro Di Spagna and Nancy Forlinithe nurse Ricardo Almirónand Mariano Perroniwho was in charge of coordinating the medical team that attended Maradona during the last days of his life.

All have been charged with Simple homicide with task by eventual intent.

The family insists that he was killed

Diego Armando Maradona’s son, Diego Maradona JRwas Monday in the Antena 3 program ‘And now Sonsoles’, where he insisted that there was interests by those investigated because their father died and in which the culprits pay for it.

“If doctors had done things well, surely in this armchair would be him”says the son of the Argentine star, who tells how he lived the last days of his father.

He blames doctors for providing some medically knowing that he was going to die and ensures that when death occurred “many strange things happened.” “I am sure that my father was killed (…) I hope that the people who made him die..

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.