Mother & daughter accused in Aibonito girl’s slaying hear defense counsel options
- The San Juan Daily Star
- Aug 21
- 1 min read
By The Star Staff
Elvia Cabrera Rivera, 40, and Anthonieska Avilés Cabrera, 17, appeared in the Aibonito Court of First Instance on Wednesday, one day after being jailed on charges related to the murder of Gabriela Nicole Pratts Rosario.
According to NotiCentro, the mother and daughter were escorted into the courtroom to discuss their options for a defense lawyer. They had to decide whether they will have a lawyer provided by legal assistance or continue with their current attorney, Zulmarie Alverio Ramos.
There have been reports that Alverio Ramos has resigned, although that information could not be confirmed as of press time. The two women cannot be represented by the same lawyer due to a conflict of interest.
The women are facing two charges: first-degree murder and a violation of the Weapons Law. Judge Valery Téllez Téllez has set bail for each of them at $1 million.
The case has gained significant attention because the circumstances surrounding Pratts Rosario’s death have deeply affected the Aibonito community, especially as reports have emerged suggesting that six people may have been involved in the crime, and that the victim’s mother, Lisandra Lisa Rosario, witnessed the events.
As of press time Wednesday, no other arrests had been made in the case. The accused women were incarcerated at a women’s prison in Bayamón on Tuesday after failing to post bail.
Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary Francisco Quiñones Rivera said Avilés Cabrera, who will be tried as an adult it was announced Tuesday, may be transferred to an institution for young adults. For the time being, both were to remain at the Bayamón Correctional Complex in individual cells under monitoring.
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