Tragic Discovery: Bodies of Missing Teens found Under Bridge in Florencio Varela
The tight-knit community of Florencio Varela is reeling after the bodies of two teenagers, Paloma Abigail Gallardo (16) and Josué Salvatierra (14), were discovered under a bridge near the champion battery factory.The tragic end to their disappearance has left families, friends, and investigators searching for answers.
Paloma and Josué, who met at High School 63 of forests, were last seen on Thursday evening as they headed to the gym together. Paloma’s family saw her leave their home at 6 p.m., while Josué’s father raised the alarm when his son failed to return later that night.By 1:30 a.m. on Friday, a formal missing persons report was filed, sparking a desperate search that ended in heartbreak.
The teens were known to spend time together in the Plaza de Forest, a neighborhood square where they frequently enough hung out.When their families and police searched the area,there were no signs of them. Their cell phones were either turned off or out of signal range, leaving no digital trail to follow.
The search quickly spread to social media, where Josué’s mother shared a heartfelt plea for help. “He was dressed in black sports pants of River and a basic black T-shirt, Converse black sneakers, and a black bandolera backpack with a red part.She had shorter hair, long green pants, a gray shirt, and gray shoes. If you see them, retain them and call us,” she wrote.
Two days later,a grim discovery was made. The bodies of Paloma and Josué were found under a bridge near the champion battery factory, just a short distance from the plaza where they used to gather. The area, located at Arturo Capdevilla Street and Route 36 collector, is reportedly devoid of security cameras, complicating the examination.
Prosecutor Hernán Bustos Rivas of UFI No. 5 is leading the case, with autopsies ordered to determine the cause of death and gather evidence. While no official details have been released, local media reports suggest the teens may have been beaten, and one of them was possibly handcuffed.Investigators are not ruling out any hypotheses, but the leading theory is a double homicide in the context of a robbery. Josué’s backpack and their cell phones remain missing.
The community is in shock, grappling with the loss of two young lives. As the investigation continues, questions linger about what happened between Thursday evening and Saturday morning, when a neighbor spotted the bodies and alerted authorities.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|————————–|———————————————————————————|
| Names | Paloma Abigail Gallardo (16), Josué Salvatierra (14) |
| Last Seen | Thursday evening, heading to the gym in Florencio Varela |
| Location Found | Under a bridge near Champion battery factory, Arturo Capdevilla Street |
| Investigation Lead | Prosecutor Hernán Bustos Rivas, UFI No.5 |
| Possible cause | Double homicide in the context of a robbery |
As the community mourns, the families of Paloma and Josué are left to grapple with an unimaginable loss. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information about this case, please contact local authorities immediately.
