memory of samuel louiz still alive. This was demonstrated by about 250 people who gathered in front of the Riazor beach yesterday to commemorate the young man. its two years death while suffering beating five young defendants, four of whom are boys and one is a girl, and three of them are in prison. Two other minors have already been sentenced to three and a half years in a closed regime. It was time to go out to pay homage to him and to mention his name a lot. “We can’t forget what happened two years ago,” said Jon, a resident of A Coruña who wanted to be a part of this vigil organized by the ALAS A Coruña association.
A minutes of silence A moment of silence full of emotion and tears was held at this meeting, which was attended not only by the residents of the city and the representatives of ALAS, but also the relatives of the victim and the members of the municipal council. “The time has come to remember the figure of Samuel, to remember his life and keep asking. justice for this crime very cruelAna García, president of the association, who believes it is “very important” that this crime be “not forgotten”, commented.
The Riazor tribune next to Playa Club is full. rainbow flagsflowers and even t-shirts With the face of Samuel, who, after a minute’s silence, broke out into a round of applause. Artist Sophie Simonds performed both songs before the nearly 250 people attending the vigil were moved to Buenos Aires street, where the young man, who was 24 in 2021, was fatally beaten in the early morning of July. 2-3.
“He is a boy they stole your life on just one vacation. It should not be forgotten that this cannot happen again, neither in our city nor anywhere else in the world.” homophobic component. According to the police investigation, Samuel received homophobic insults while being beaten. “If possible, this tribute is more important than it is now because it was a disgrace but we see it continuing to be repeated. We must take to the streets because the streets are ours too,” said Marta, wrapping herself in her colorful flag.
Samuel’s trial continues open and awaiting trialwill have a popular jury. “We want the truth. The banner hung next to the flowers at the place where he was killed reads, “We neither forget nor forgive.” and is waiting for him to instruct the case so that it can proceed with the litigation.