{"id":17392,"date":"2026-09-27T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T22:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=17392"},"modified":"2026-09-27T11:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T16:59:15","slug":"band-says-only-drummer-was-present-killing-a-teen-but-judge-ruled-otherwise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/crime-safety\/band-says-only-drummer-was-present-killing-a-teen-but-judge-ruled-otherwise\/","title":{"rendered":"Band Says Only Drummer Was Present Killing a Teen, But Judge Ruled Otherwise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 30-year-old musician faces provisional detention following a court hearing Saturday in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiriqu%C3%AD_Province\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David, Chiriqu\u00ed<\/a>, where a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organojudicial.gob.pa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">control of guarantees judge<\/a> charged him with aggravated <a href=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/featured\/79-surge-in-gang-violence-challenges-panamas-safe-image\/\" rel=\"internal\">negligent homicide<\/a>. The <strong>detention musician<\/strong> case stems from a September 20 <a href=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/business-economy\/ministry-of-labor-halts-4-bridge-project-after-worker-fall\/\" rel=\"internal\">crash near Dolega<\/a> that killed a 17-year-old teen pedestrian, authorities confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge validated the arrest and <a href=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/politics-government\/prevention-can-save-your-life-panamas-earthquake-evacuation-test-set-for-october-12\/\" rel=\"internal\">judicial proceedings<\/a>, then ordered the suspect held for six months while the <a href=\"https:\/\/ministeriopublico.gob.pa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Ministry investigates<\/a>. Prosecutors argued the defendant posed a flight risk, a position backed by the victim&#8217;s family through their legal representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d53099.48556219729!2d-82.4469872568152!3d8.43668611534976!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8fa59d75c86febaf%3A0xd9f047197d724bc2!2sOrgano%20Judicial!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spa!4v1790528104731!5m2!1sen!2spa\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detention Musician Case Details and Legal Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collision occurred when a pickup truck struck two people near the entrance to Dolega. The teenage victim died later at a hospital. The second injured person&#8217;s condition was not detailed in court records. The suspect was apprehended days after the incident following a search that drew public attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense attorney Concepci\u00f3n Guti\u00e9rrez contested the detention ruling, stating there was no evidence his client would flee the country or evade justice. Guti\u00e9rrez said the hearing followed established procedure and law, adding he expects justice within a reasonable timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The victim&#8217;s father, Hossam Khadaj, demanded an objective investigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I know I lost my son, he won&#8217;t come back, but I won&#8217;t allow what happens all over Panama, that someone loses their child because of a person with no feelings, seeking fame and money,&#8221; Khadaj said [Translated from Spanish].<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iY5TNYQr3bI?cc_lang_pref=en&#038;hl=en&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Band Clarifies Only Drummer Was Present at Crash Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grupo Aventurero, the musical group employing the suspect as its drummer, issued a statement addressing social media speculation about the accident. The band confirmed only the drummer was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. Other members were waiting at a prearranged meeting point for a professional commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the group, the drummer called them saying his vehicle was stranded elsewhere and requested help. Video circulating online showing band members moving the vehicle was recorded after the incident, when they were unaware of the crash or that someone had been injured, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once members learned what happened, they told the drummer to turn himself in to authorities. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dc2k1bbOk7-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Grupo Aventurero (@grupoaventurero_banda)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Reaction and Investigation Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends and classmates of the deceased teenager attended the hearing to demand accountability. Yusef Alamel Din called the incident inhumane. Diego David G\u00f3mez remembered the victim as an exemplary son. Abi Gustavo Jaramillo expressed sorrow over the loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge set a six-month investigation period. The Public Ministry will gather evidence, including witness statements and any available traffic camera footage, to determine whether the charge of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Negligent_homicide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aggravated negligent homicide<\/a> is supported. The provisional detention can be appealed by the defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grupo Aventurero offered condolences to the victim&#8217;s family and asked that the case be handled with responsibility and respect. The band&#8217;s statement also addressed the broader issue of speculation on social media, urging the public to allow authorities to clarify the facts without interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"organo judicial Chiriqui Court\" class=\"wp-image-17394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/organo-judicial-chiriqui-court-1200x800-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">organo judicial Chiriqui Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 30-year-old musician faces provisional detention following a court hearing Saturday in David, Chiriqu\u00ed, where a control of guarantees judge charged him with aggravated negligent homicide. The detention musician case stems from a September 20 crash near Dolega that killed a 17-year-old teen pedestrian, authorities confirmed. 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