He attempted self-elimination of Moisés Martínez happened this Friday through excessive consumption of psychotropic drugs at his home occurred after a series of messages you received with contents of a journalistic report about his private life and his judicial situation, according to sources close to the case. The Observer.
A Martínez’s friend sent videos to his cell phone from the streaming program everything is knownled by journalist Ignacio Álvarez, which would have triggered his decision. In that context, consumed triple the dose considered risky for this type of drug, the sources added.
The defense attorney, Rodrigo Reypointed out for his part that the episode was linked to an emotional decompensation. “There was an intake of psychotropic drugs as a result of a decompensation due to information about his private life that came to light in the last few hours.”, he stated.
Martínez, 28, remains hospitalized in serious condition at the Capitán Tula Polyclinic, in Piedras Blancas, after ingesting the medications at his home, where He has been under house arrest since April 20. Although medical professionals have already performed a stomach wash to vacuum, clean and remove ingested substances, until this Friday night His condition continues to be extremely serious.
Rey also indicated that The defense maintained permanent contact with the National Directorate of Alternative Measures (DINAMA)the body in charge of supervising non-custodial precautionary measures, which is why He assures that there were no escape intentions despite inconsistencies with the monitoring system that revealed alleged violations of the perimeter.
Martínez had been sentenced on April 8 to 12 years in prison for the murder of his father. The Prosecutor’s Office had requested 18 years, which was questioned by his family, who maintained that there was a history of abuse and mistreatment by the victim. The crime occurred on May 27, 2025 in the El Monarca neighborhood, in Montevideo.
On April 20, the Justice ordered that he comply total house arrest with electronic anklet until the sentence is final. The measure, adopted by the judge Maria Noel Odriozolareplaced the effective prison and will govern until November 26, 2026. The Prosecutor’s Office opposed this change in precautionary measures and filed an appeal.
