“Machete Man” ARRESTED – Multiple MURDERER?!
An Argentine man known as the “Machete Man” has been arrested after police allegedly found body parts, including bones and skin, inside his home in San Salvador de Jujuy.
At a Glance
• Matías Jurado, 37, is accused of killing multiple homeless and elderly victims
• Police found human remains, including a nose, in his home
• Victims were reportedly lured from a bus stop before being attacked
• A 16-year-old nephew allegedly witnessed multiple killings
• Authorities are investigating possible links to other disappearances
Arrest and Discovery
Authorities in the northwestern Argentine city of San Salvador de Jujuy arrested 37-year-old Matías Jurado after a tip-off from his 16-year-old nephew. According to police, the teenager reported that Jurado had been bringing strangers—often homeless people or elderly individuals—home from a nearby bus stop and then attacking them with a machete.
Upon searching the property, investigators allegedly found human bones, pieces of skin, and even a human nose preserved in a container. The grisly discovery has prompted authorities to search for possible connections to unsolved missing persons cases in the region.
Witness Account and Forensic Evidence
The teenage witness told police that he had seen his uncle kill more than one victim in recent months. He also claimed that Jurado sometimes dismembered the bodies and disposed of remains in nearby rural areas. Forensic teams are now conducting DNA analysis on the recovered remains to identify the victims.
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Investigators have also seized a machete believed to have been used in the attacks, along with clothing stained with what appears to be human blood. Police say the suspect has not cooperated with questioning and has denied involvement despite the physical evidence found at his home.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Investigation
The case has shocked the local community, with residents expressing fear and disbelief that such crimes could occur in a relatively small city. Authorities have urged anyone with information about missing persons in the area to come forward.
Jujuy police are working with national forensic teams to match the remains to open cases, and prosecutors have stated that additional charges may be brought if more victims are confirmed.
Legal Outlook
Jurado currently faces charges of multiple counts of homicide and desecration of a corpse. Given the severity of the alleged crimes, prosecutors are expected to seek the maximum penalty under Argentine law, which could include life imprisonment.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police focusing on whether Jurado acted alone or if others were involved in luring victims to his home.
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