The priest who asked for forgiveness for his own victim

The priest who asked for forgiveness for his own victim: The murder of Leonardo Avendaño in Tlalpan, CDMX A van enters the Cristo Salvador parish at 11:04 PM. Inside is Leonardo, a 24-year-old deacon. Hours later, the same priest who received him officiates his funeral mass, publicly asking for forgiveness for "the guilty one." The next day, that priest flees to the airport: he was the murderer. In this episode, we explore how nine C5 cameras, cell phone messages, and 54 pieces of evidence reconstruct every minute of the night of the crime. The scene occurred inside the victim's car, with a second vehicle waiting in the shadows. A forensic investigation reveals strangulation asphyxia, but the question that was never answered remains open: what was the real motive for the homicide? Victim: Leonardo Avendaño (24 years old) Date: June 11-12, 2019 Location: Tlalpan, CDMX, Mexico Status: Sentenced to 27 years 6 months (April 2021) - Priest celebrates mass for the victim hours after strangling her - Cameras capture joint exit at 03:16; second car follows and abandons the scene - Geolocation of the priest's cell phone contradicts his statement that they never met - Compromising photographs on Leonardo's iPad were never publicly detailed Leonardo Avendaño, Tlalpan CDMX, murder 2019, strangulation, forensic investigation, criminal minds, premeditated crime, oral trial, treachery, hidden truth, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and have access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com . Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-6981245 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.