Carlos José de Franca (32) is the main suspect in the murder of Florencia Aranguren. The Argentine woman, 31, was found murdered on a beach in Buzios, Brazil.

In a hearing held on Tuesday, it was decided that the detainee be tried by a jury. The family's lawyer assured Clarín that the accused “denied responsibility” for the femicide. The defendant faces a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in prison.