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The case was originally thought to be a kidnapping, and private investigators were hired to solve the case. After several weeks passed without a call from the alleged kidnappers, the case was turned over to the Guatemalan police. On 21 October 2011, Roberto Barreda"s mother, Beatriz Ofelia de Leon, ex-magistrate of the Supreme Court of Guatemala, was arrested for corruption of justice in the Siekavizza case.
Cristina"s disappearance, and possible murder, have moved Guatemalans to demand justice against a growing epidemic of femecide happening in their country.
Cristina"s family has organized marches throughout Guatemala City (Obelisco, Avenida Las Américas, carretera an El Salvador and Vista Hermosa) to support victims of domestic violence. Cristina Siekavizza"s case has dominated the Guatemalan press since news of Siekavizza’s disappearance went public.
Roberto Barreda was finally caught in Mérida, Yucatán (Mexico) on 8 November 2013.