31 alive or dead. When the witness’s mother became ill with cancer, he had to hide the information about what had happened to his brother Gerson from her, so as not to increase her suffering. The witness’s mother died when she was 53 years of age with the hope that her son Gerson was alive. The witness’s father was also very much affected by the disappearance of Gerson, because he was his favorite son. The witness’s father also died. The witness had to finish his high school certificate and could not continue studying; he had to go to work, because he became head of the household, responsible for his nephew and two siblings. The witness believes that if his brother Gerson had not disappeared, he would be a professional in Ocaña. The witness learned about what had happened to his brother Gerson through the ASFADDES office in Ocaña. The witness began to visit this organization when he was around 13 or 14 years of age and they gave him the position of secretary. The witness read the newspapers and reports to find out what had happened to his brother Gerson. The ASFADDES office does not operate any longer, because, on one occasion, “paramilitary personnel” entered the office and threatened them. The closure of this office has affected him, because it was there that he found out what was happening, and it was there to save people. When the witness found out what had been done to the alleged victim, he felt sadness and anger. The only individuals punished for the facts are “Vladimir,” who was “a paramilitary leader who conspired with the Army,” and another person whose name he does not remember. Moreover, Farouk Yanine Díaz, one of the masterminds, is free. This man “and his military militants” agreed to deliver the tradesmen to the “paramilitary personnel,” who treated them with great cruelty. The witness does not know the whereabouts of the remains of his brother Gerson Javier and would like to know. He considers that, even though it would be painful to have the remains of the “brother he loved most,” at least, it would give him the satisfaction of being able to bury his brother. The witness hopes that justice will be done and that the names of the tradesmen will be cleared, because they were hardworking individuals, who merely sought to support their families. f. Testimonial statement of Luz Marina Pinzón Reyes, wife of the alleged victim, Juan Alberto Montero Fuentes The witness and Juan Montero were married when she was 19 years of age and he was 23. They lived together for five years and had a daughter, Dina Luz. When the facts occurred, they had been separated for a year. At the time of the facts, Juan Montero had a new sentimental relationship and his companion, with whom he was living, was expecting his child. Juan Montero worked driving a taxi for an inter-municipal transport company. He covered the routes Bucaramanga-Cúcuta, Cúcuta-Bucaramanga; BucaramangaAguachica, Agua-chica-Bucaramanga; and Bucaramanga-Barrancabermeja, Barrancabermeja-Bucaramanga. The alleged victim was affectionate, honest and good. He wanted his daughter Dina Luz to study at the university so that she would have a profession and a nice home.