Trial of “Pity” Álvarez: a specialist spoke of a “primitive brain” due to drug use at the time of the crime

During the final stages of the trial against musician Cristian "Pity" Álvarez for the homicide of Cristian Maximiliano Díaz, two psychological experts testified regarding the defendant's mental health. The specialists focused on assessing Álvarez's capacity to understand his actions at the time of the crime.

As part of the expert testimony, one specialist attributed the defendant's state to a "primitive brain" resulting from drug consumption. This evaluation places the relationship between substance abuse, cognitive function, and criminal responsibility at the center of the legal debate as the proceedings approach their conclusion.