Murder of women's footballer shocks Argentina: Florencia Guinazu was strangled by her husband

The murderer committed suicide by hanging himself with a cable

Florencia Guinazu, a 30-year-old player of the First Division Women's 11-a-side football team of Argentino de Mendoza, was murdered by her husband in their home in Guaymallen (Mendoza) with one of their two children at home.

The murderer, Ignacio Agustin Noto (32 years old), committed suicide by hanging himself with a wire after committing the feminicide that has shocked Argentina.

Police discovered the murder after neighbors called them after finding a note from the murderer, who had been reported by Florencia in November 2023, on the door of the house: «Call the police, the kids are alone».

The autopsy determined that Florencia Guinazu died of asphyxia by strangulation.

Club Atletico Argentino de Mendoza reported the death of its player Florencia Guinazu, who was also a Superior Technician in Occupational Hygiene and Safety, a tattoo artist and model.

«It is with great sadness that we bid you farewell. Thank you for always defending the colors of our club. We will miss you. RIP. Fly high, dear Flor. We accompany your family and your little children, Fuerza!», shared from Argentino de Mendoza.

Florencia's team informed that «although they were legally married, they were separated, she had already denounced him on several occasions, and he was arrested and released in November 2023».