Maradona may have been in agony for 12 hours, a forensic pathologist at the trial estimated.

At the trial concerning the death of Diego Maradona, a forensic pathologist estimated that the former Argentine footballer could have suffered for approximately 12 hours before his death in November 2020. Carlos Casinelli, who examined Maradona's body and then participated in the autopsy, described several medical elements consistent with a prolonged agony: cerebral edema, blood clots in the heart, pleural effusion, generalized edema and signs of hypoxiaThis means a lack of oxygen in the cells. According to the forensic pathologist, these elements do not correspond to a sudden and immediate death, but rather to a process that lasted several hours.

Was Maradona properly monitored?

This testimony is important because it feeds into the heart of the trial: determining whether Diego Maradona could have been saved if his condition had been better monitored. The former world champion was recovering from head surgery at the time. He was staying in a private residence, where he was receiving medical care organized by several healthcare professionals.

Seven health professionals in the dock

Seven people are on trial for their alleged role in Maradona's care before his death. Among them are doctors, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and nurses. They are being prosecuted for possible negligence that may have contributed to the former player's death. If convicted, they face lengthy prison sentences.

The defense disputes the hypothesis of medical negligence.

The defense for some of the accused rejects the idea of ​​a prolonged agony linked to negligence. They maintain that Maradona's health was already very fragile, particularly due to his past excesses and addictions. According to this line of defense, his death could have been due to natural causes, without direct criminal liability on the part of his caregivers.

A trial closely followed in Argentina

The death of Diego Maradona remains an extremely sensitive subject in Argentina. A legendary figure in world football, he is considered a national icon. The trial aims to determine whether his death was inevitable or could have been prevented through more rigorous medical care.