82. On January 9, 2003, Ms. Albarracín sent a communication to the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Education asking for corrective measures, to include the suspension or dismissal of Vice Principal Bolívar Espín Zurita85 83. On January 23, 2003, the Provincial Superintendent of Education of the Provincial Office of Education filed his second report. Regarding the investigative actions, it points to the anonymous surveys conducted of teachers and students86 and the testimony of Blanca Cuenca, a teacher. Thus, of the 83 students surveyed, 68 answered yes to the question “Do you believe the vice principal had anything to do with what happened?" Likewise, 43 students commented on the relationship between Paola and the vice principal.87 The report also states that on January 2, 2003, Ms. Petita Albarracín and several family members visited the Oversight Departments of the Provincial Office of Education where they stated that they did not trust the report issued by the forensic investigator who conducted Paola's autopsy, and they asked why the school doctor did not act immediately. In response to this, it is indicated that the explanation of Doctor Raúl Ortega was that if Paola had taken 11 white phosphorus pellets at 10:30 am, and did not seek care until 2 pm, he thought it was very late and decided to make an urgent phone call to the relatives.88 84. The report includes the testimony of Ms. Blanca Cuenca de Schnaider and underscores that the teacher indicates that she knew Paola "was in love" with the Vice Principal and that she scolded her saying "aren't you ashamed that people say you’re a mistress of old men?” The report also states that the teacher said she had called the mother in October to tell her what was happening and that the mother told her "she already knew."89 The conclusions of the report are as follows: 1. 2. It is an obvious fact that the deceased, student Paola Guzmán, was in love with the school vice principal There is no conclusive evidence that the Vice Principal returned the affection (that is, he may have or he may not have). The limits of this inquiry prevent this from being established. Is it true what some students say, that they have seen the vice principal with Paola outside school? As a school authority, I believe it is clear that the vice principal was very permissive with the students, as demonstrated by the following facts: a) He took a photo with Paola and another classmate in his office, which is even worse if he knew Paola was in love with him. b) He allowed the students—including Paola—to enter his office to drink water from the sink in there. 3. 85. 1. 2. The vice principal’s situation is very difficult and threatens his safety. He could be attacked based on the publicity surrounding what happened.90 The report's recommendations pertinent to the case were as follows: That the case should be investigated by the Office of the Public Prosecutor, especially regarding the veracity of the report on the autopsy of Paola Guzmán Albarracín’s body, to provide peace of mind to the relatives, the school's leadership, the teachers, and the students. That the vice principal should be moved to another school in the city for his own safety.91 Attachment 63. Complaint to the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Education. Attached to initial petition. Attachment 64. Copy of the surveys. Attached to the communication of the petitioner, October 17, 2014. 87 Attachment 65. Second Report of the Provincial Office of Education, January 23, 2003. Attachment to initial petition. 88 Attachment 65. Second Report of the Provincial Office of Education, January 23, 2003. Attachment to initial petition. 89 Attachment 65. Second Report of the Provincial Office of Education, January 23, 2003. Attachment to initial petition. 90 Attachment 65. Second Report of the Provincial Office of Education, January 23, 2003. Attachment to initial petition. 91 Attachment 65. Second Report of the Provincial Office of Education, January 23, 2003. Attachment to initial petition. 85 86