14 D. The arrest, transfer, and death of Eduardo José Landaeta between December 29 and 31, 1996 69. On December 29, 1996, Eduardo José Landaeta Mejías, aged 17, was apprehended “on 44 a preventive basis” by CSOP officers. There is no mention in the police record of an outstanding warrant or that a crime was in progress. The police arrest report states that Eduardo José “was being sought” by 45 the Judicial Police Technical Corps in connection with an investigation into an alleged homicide. The police report states that, upon catching sight of the group of policemen, Eduardo José took flight and was chased by the former before being detained and taken to Police Precinct No. 5, where he was identified 46 as Eduardo José Landaeta Mejías, aged “18 years” and without identification. 70. On December 30, 1996, Police Precinct No. 5, transferred Eduardo José Landaeta 47 48 Mejías to the CSOP headquarters. That same day, after receiving a call from Eduardo José, his father, Ignacio Landaeta Muñoz went to the CSOP to report that his son was in danger, given the previous death threats that he received. While there, a policewoman told him not to leave as his son was in danger. He was also told by a sergeant that some officers wanted to kill his son, who indicated to him using signs that 49 he should not be left on his own. In the evening of that day, December 30, 1996, Mrs. María Magdalena Mejías arrived at the CSOP headquarters, where she said that Eduardo José was her son, mentioned 50 that he was a minor, and produced his identity card as well as a copy of his birth certificate. Mrs. María Maggalena Mejías stated that when she arrived there she was told that her son was going to be 51 transferred, to which she was opposed. 71. The transfer of Eduardo José Landaeta Mejías from the CSOP headquarters to the CTPJ 52 was scheduled for December 31, 1996. The transfer was carried out in a red Fiat sedan, with the 53 number plate DAF-91Z. 72. On December 31, 1996, in the course of this transfer, Eduardo José Landaeta Mejías was killed. He was 17 years old and in the custody of the State. The cause of death, according to the 54 medical certificate, were a fractured skull and multiple injuries caused by a firearm. As is described 44 The officers were José Cortéz and Carlos Varela. Appendix 9. Exhibit 1. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04 (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007), page 140. 45 It also states that the person who ordered the arrest was police officer Carlos Requena. Appendix 9. Exhibit 2. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04 (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007), page 286. 46 Appendix 9. Exhibit 1. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04 (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007), pages 30 and 35. 47 Appendix 9. Exhibit 1. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04 (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007), page 190. The record of transfer is undated. However, based on the petitioners’ version of events, which is not contested by the State, it emerges that this transfer took place on December 13, 1996. 48 Appendix 9. Exhibit 2. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04, page 240. Part of the declaration is missing. (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007). 49 Appendix 8. Official letters addressed to various authorities by Ignacio Landaeta Muñoz (Appendix 1. D to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007). This fact was not contested by the State. 50 Appendix 9. Exhibit 1. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04 (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007), page 31. 51 Appendix 9. Exhibit 2. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04, pages 241 and 242. Part of the statement is missing (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007). 52 The police officers assigned to carry out this transfer were Carlos Andrés Requena Mendoza, Carlos Alexander Rojas Alvarado, and Freddy Antonio Blanco Pérez. See Appendix 9. Exhibit 2. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04 (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007), pages 410 and 411. 53 Appendix 9. Exhibit 1. Domestic proceeding. Case 4C-4822/04, page 28. (Appendix 2 to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007). 54 Appendix 5. Death certificate of Eduardo José Landaeta (Appendix 1. A. b) to the petitioners’ brief with observations on merits of July 18, 2007).