This is how the extradition of Jaime Saade, murderer of Nancy Mestre, progresses

Saade is expected to be forced to serve a prison sentence of around 24 years for the murder of 19-year-old Nancy Mestre 30 years ago.

How did Saade’s capture happen?

After the murder, Saade is believed to have immediately left Colombia, while, For three days, Nancy Mestre lay dying in a hospital for the injuries generated by the man who attacked her.

The first three years, the Colombian authorities carried out the investigation of the murder within the national territory, however, After several suspicions, an Interpol circular was issued to Brazil.

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This first circular was issued in 1998, however, The first news about Saade’s whereabouts reached Colombia in May 2019.25 years after the woman’s murder.

The Brazilian authorities captured the man, however, he was later released after the extradition order filed by the Colombian government was denied.

It was not until 2023, after a red Interpol circular was issued, which Brazilian authorities managed to capture Saade againwho began the extradition process to Colombia.