Luis Alfredo Garavito

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What was Luis Alfredo Garavito commonly known as?

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The Monster of Genova

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During which years did Garavito commit his crimes?

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1990-1999

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In which country did Garavito operate?

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Colombia

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How was Garavito finally caught?

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A citizen reported hearing a child screaming.

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When and where did Luis Alfredo Garavito die?

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In 2023, at the Nueva Santo Tomas clinic in Valledupar

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What were some of the disguises Garavito used?

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Police officer and street vendor

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What role did Colombia´s social and political climate play in facilitating Garavito´s actions?

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The authorities were distracted by violence, drug trafficking, and armed conflict.

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How did Garavito’s childhood experiences contribute to his criminal behavior?

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He suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, affecting his psychological development.

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What psychological disorder was Garavito diagnosed with?

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Antisocial personality disorder

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Why was Garavito’s sentence reduced from nearly 1,900 years to 40 years?

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Colombian law at the time limited maximum sentences