CASE STUDY: THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND COLONEL ALDANA

1101°

MARIANA LUCIA SANCHEZ PORRAS

COLEGIO GIMNASIO CAMPESTRE PARA LA EDUCACION INTEGRAL-

GICEI

2023-2024
 1. Problem statement

Colombia is a Social State under the rule of law that focuses on the protection of

human dignity, as well as on life and death, as stipulated in Articles 1, 42, 53 and 70 of the

Colombian Constitution, which establish human dignity as a basic element for the

protection of fundamental rights in the Colombian population.

Crimes such as homicide and murder are inspected, measured and punished by the

Colombian penal code, however, to reach a trial an investigation must be carried out where

both the situation and the circumstances are analyzed, among these circumstances the

emotional behavior of the victimizer is analyzed, thus some factors can be obtained that

may be key when judging the convicted person.

Criminal psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on crime scene analysis among

other factors, a criminal psychologist can play an important role in the development of a

criminal investigation, detailing the signature, pattern and modus operandi of the

perpetrator through psychological profiling, even through witness analysis criminal

psychologists can help to tie together an investigation.

An expert witness is a person with training and knowledge of a subject, who, before a

judge, is capable of giving testimony that can influence the making of a decision at the time

of a trial or a prejudgment,
As mentioned above, emotional behavior is an investigative factor that can change the

course of the trial and the conviction of the perpetrator. By analyzing his emotional and

mental behavior, an explanation can be given and the auditors can try to understand the

actions of the individual at the time of committing the crime, in certain cases it can affect

the time and form of the sentence, as in the case of the Colombian ex-colonel Aldana.

For this reason, the following question is asked: What emotional factor could have caused

Colonel Aldana to make the decision to murder his wife and why?
 2. Objectives

I General objective:

To carry out a psychological profile which allows to understand the influence of

emotions in the victimizers through the analysis of a case.

II Specific objectives:

 Analyze the usefulness of criminal psychology through the study of a psychological

profile.

 Conduct a detailed study from the perspective of criminal psychology to determine

the case of Colonel Aldana, using as a basis the psychological study presented in the

verdict of the case.

 To support a testimony from the perspective of a court expert using a psychological

profile of the present case.

 3. Justification

In the wild nature, what the human being knows as violence is only a

survival instinct to which animals frequently resort, however, as the Greek philosopher

Aristotle said, "the human being is a rational animal", focusing on this quote, it is clear to

understand that reasoning allows the human being to have a moral perspective on this

violence, defining what is right and what is wrong by means of his rationality.

A large part of the human population finds it difficult to understand

how it is possible for a human being to attempt against the life of another in such particular

and cruel ways, that is why this research project seeks to expose how emotions are seen, a

factor that is present in every human being, involved in a crime with the intention of

analyzing the behaviors of a criminal, The project seeks to inform, because in these

situations there are doubts, but few people think about resolving those doubts and this leads

them to a pit of ignorance (taking into account that ignorance is an insult to the intellectual

capacity and responsibility of human beings) in which only the superficial is seen and not

what transcends it.

As codependents who participate and usually live in community,

humanity must take into account that the problems in society belong to everyone, that is

why getting into these problems makes the human being a responsible being with his own

community, in this project we seek to expose the mind of a criminal, because this way, as

mentioned before, through samples, exhibitions and warnings such as those that are sought

to denote in this project, the human being can be informed, show interest, responsibility and

even be participants in the solution of problems before the events that happen every day in

our society.
 As previously mentioned, the project seeks to analyze a case from the

perspective of criminal psychology, this may be allowed through an extensive research of

different terms in order to be instruments for the realization of the psychological profile

(purpose of the project) which will raise and expose this terminology focused on the case to

understand the mind of a criminal, in this case, Colonel Aldana through an analysis of

documentation focusing on this case with the intention of finding advances that can

complement the development of the project.

 4. State of the art
State of the art #1

Source: (Conceptos juridicos, n.d.)

Summary: The judicial expert is a professional expert in a specific subject, whose

role is to provide knowledge and relevant information in the scope of a judicial process.
Their performance is impartial and objective, and their answers can influence judicial
decisions. Judicial expertise involves research, analysis and assessment for the preparation
of an expert report. Among the qualities a court expert must possess are: in-depth
knowledge in a specific area, shrewdness, specialized methods and techniques,
organization, empathy, meticulousness, communication skills and detailed writing. In
addition, the expert witness is required to have a valid license or professional card
according to his or her profession. These qualities enable the expert to perform his or her
work effectively and ensure that the information provided is useful and clear to the legal
process.

Key words:

- Judicial expert
- Research
- Analysis
- Valuation
- Expert's report

What is it useful for?

In the above information, the definition and function of an expert witness can be
found, which is fundamental to focus the point of the present psychological research. This
understanding acts as a guide for the development of the project, allowing a solid approach
to the role of an expert witness in the psychological field. Through the detailed analysis of a
case to be presented in the current project, it will be possible to illustrate in a practical and
concrete way the importance and relevance of expert work in legal situations involving
psychological aspects. This exhaustive analysis will serve as a practical example to
understand in depth the impact of judicial expertise in the context of psychological
investigation, thus contributing to a more complete and enlightening development of the
project.

State of the art #2

Source:

Summary: Criminal psychology is an exciting branch that focuses on criminal

investigation, including disciplines such as victimology, crime scene analysis, and
criminodynamics. Criminal psychologists perform psychological autopsies, criminal
profiling, and reconstructive psychological evaluations. They also assist in interviews with
victims, witnesses and suspects to assess their mental state and possible psychopathological
factors. Criminal profiling seeks to predict criminal behavior through evidence
interpretation and four-stage crime reconstruction. In addition, complex algorithms are used
to complement this work. In summary, psychology applied to criminal investigation is an
exciting branch that requires technical knowledge and a lot of intuition to indirectly benefit
many people.

Key words:

- Criminal Psychology
- Victimology
- Psychopathological factors
- Criminal Profiles

What is it for?

Although the previous source focused on the expert witness as a witness specialized
in a certain subject, this source brings the project closer to criminal psychology, as it shows
that the objective of this project is to perform the role of an expert witness from the
knowledge of a criminal psychologist, showing the characteristics, instruments and
techniques used by these professionals to complete their forensic investigations.
State of the art #3

Source:

Summary: A criminological profile is an estimate of the biographical and lifestyle

characteristics of the perpetrator of a series of serious crimes who has not yet been
identified. It is intended to narrow the range of possible suspects and to help police focus
and narrow investigative possibilities. However, it has limitations, as it is not an exact
science and is based on the analysis of the psychological imprint left by the killer in his
crimes, on statistical data collected from other cases and on theoretical data provided by
psychology and criminology. It is, therefore, probabilities and patterns that seek to find the
characteristics of the probable perpetrator using analytical and logical reasoning.

Criminal profiling requires the analysis and evaluation of multiple sources of

information, including the crime scene, geographic profile, modus operandi, the killer's
signature, and victimology. This comprehensive approach provides clues and patterns that
can help identify the perpetrator and understand his or her behavior. By combining these
elements, a detailed criminal profile can be developed that is valuable in the investigation
and apprehension of the perpetrator.

Key words:

- Criminological profile
- Psychological footprint
- Patterns
- Information sources

What is it for?

Through the present source information is obtained that serves as a guide for the
realization of a psychological profile, through concepts, steps and explanations, this source
will serve as a means of step-by-step guidance for the elaboration of the criminal profile
that is sought to be carried out in the present project.

State of the art #4

 Source:
Summary: The psychological profile of the killer may vary, but there are some
common characteristics that are commonly observed in many cases. These characteristics
include the perception of the victim as causing harm, threatening or hindering, as well as a
high score in psychopathy, the ability to emotionally distance oneself from the victim, and
discretion in personality. In addition, in many cases a low level of assertiveness is observed
and a mental disorder is not necessarily present. In terms of gender and age, killers are
generally young or middle-aged males, although there are also cases of female killers and
even boys and girls who commit these acts. Traditionally, males tend to use more
aggressive methods, such as bladed weapons or guns, while females tend to resort to less
visible methods, such as poisoning, although these trends seem to be changing over time.

The article also addresses the issue of serial killers, who are individuals who
commit at least three intentional and premeditated murders in a specific time period, with
the victims separated from each other. Despite the heterogeneity in their characteristics,
these killers share common traits, many of which resemble those of people with
psychopathy. These traits include a lack of empathy, the appearance of normality in their
behavior, the choice of vulnerable victims, the capacity for manipulation and seduction, as
well as an aversive background environment characterized by family breakdown and
violence.

Key words:

- Features
- Serial killer

What is it for?

The article reports frequent characteristics in murderers and serial killers, which
allows us to identify in which of these characteristics fits the subject that is being
meticulously analyzed by means of the present research, those characteristics will help us to
recognize if the subject is a serial killer or not.
State of the art #5

Source:

Summary: Psychopathology is the study of the causes, symptoms, evolution and

treatment of mental disorders. It also includes knowledge about personality, pathological
behavior, family structure and social environment. Psychiatrists and psychologists are
primarily interested in this area, collaborating in the treatment and research of mental
disorders.

Psychopathology is not only studied by psychiatry and psychology, but also by

disciplines such as criminology. Criminology focuses on understanding antisocial
behaviors, their origin and how to prevent their continuation. Throughout history, it has
been considered that social deviance may be related to internal individual phenomena such
as emotions, moods and even mental illness.

Key words:

- Psychopathology
- Mental disorders
- Conduct
- Emotions
- State of mind

What is it for?

By approaching the definition of psychopathology, it is possible to analyze more

concretely through the case study whether the individual in question, the research subject,
may present some form of psychopathological disorder that caused his violent, aggressive
and murderous reaction. A detailed understanding of the factors underlying his behavior can
provide a more complete and accurate picture of the motivations and triggers behind his
extreme actions.
State of the art #6

Source:

Summary: Emotions originate in the limbic system and have three main
components: physiological, cognitive and behavioral. The physiological ones are the
involuntary reactions of the body. The cognitive ones involve the processing of information
at the conscious and unconscious level, influencing our subjective experience. Behavioral
refers to changes in behavior, such as facial gestures and body movements.

Emotions are classified into several types:

1. Primary or basic emotions: These are the emotions that we experience in response
to a stimulus.

2. Secondary emotions: They follow the basic emotions and are caused by social
and moral norms.

3. Positive emotions: These are those that positively affect the well-being of the
individual who feels them, such as joy, satisfaction and gratitude.

4. Negative emotions: These are the opposite of positive emotions and negatively
affect a person's well-being, such as fear or sadness.

5. Ambiguous emotions: They do not provoke either negative or positive emotions,

such as surprise.

6. Static emotions: These are those produced by artistic manifestations, such as

music or painting.

7. Social emotions: They require the presence of another person to emerge, such as
revenge, gratitude or pride.

8. Instrumental emotions: They have the purpose of manipulation or the purpose of

achieving something and may seem natural, but hide an intention.

Key words:
 - Emotions
- Limbic system
- Physiological
- Cognitive
- Behavioral

What is it for?

By recognizing the different types of emotions, it will be possible to generate an

idea of the emotions that the subject, the protagonist of the investigation, may have felt
before, during and after committing the crime for which he is convicted.

State of the art #7

Source:

Summary: This research focuses on the emotional intelligence of criminals,

something that has been little studied in comparison with other variables such as
personality or general intelligence. A study was conducted with a sizeable sample of
Egyptian criminals and non-criminals, differentiated into three groups: thieves, drug dealers
and murderers.

They used the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) to measure emotional

intelligence, breaking down the results into five components and several subscales. The
results showed that criminals scored lower in emotional intelligence than non-criminals,
especially in aspects such as intrapersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, stress
management and adaptability. In addition, differences were found between the different
types of criminals, with murderers scoring lower on emotional intelligence and stress
management.

In summary, this research suggests that high levels of emotional intelligence can
prevent involvement in criminal activity and that emotional intelligence increases as crime
severity decreases.

Key words:
 - Emotional intelligence
- Studies
- EQ-i

What is it for?

Like the research sources visited previously, this source can direct us towards the
terminology of emotional intelligence, by means of which we can try to approach it by
making a kind of sketch reconstructing the possible emotional intelligence that the target
subject of the present research had.

State of the art #8

Source:

Summary: The text addresses the issue of criminal psychological profiling and its
methodology. It defines the criminological profile as an estimation of the biographical
characteristics and lifestyle of the perpetrator of unidentified serious crimes. It mentions the
importance of the Crime Scene as a basis for criminal profiling, using psychological,
criminalistic and forensic analysis techniques to identify a type of person and guide the
investigation. The usefulness of criminological profiling in the investigation of violent
crimes, suspect elimination and judicial approach to an offender is highlighted. In addition,
the areas of application of profiling, such as homicides and rapes, are described, and the
types of criminal profiling are mentioned, such as the inductive method based on case
studies and interviews with prisoners, prison staff and family members.

Key words:

- Crime Scene
- Psycho9logical analysis
- Criminalistic analysis
- Forensic analysis
- Inductive method
 What is it for?

The information provided is essential for the construction of criminal psychological

profiles, as it defines the criminological profile and its methodology, highlighting the
importance of the crime scene as a basis for psychological, criminalistic and forensic
analysis. In addition, the areas of application and types of criminal profiles are mentioned,
providing a broad and specific understanding to address different criminal situations. This
information provides a solid foundation for professionals working in psychological
profiling, enabling them to better understand offenders and more effectively conduct
criminal investigations.

State of the art#9

Source:

Summary: This is a detailed account of the case of Colonel Aldana, which covers
the entire course of the trial from various perspectives, including those of judges, witnesses,
lawyers and others involved. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the
events surrounding the case, allowing for an exhaustive analysis of the actions, arguments
and decisions made during the judicial process.

What is it for?

The inclusion of multiple points of view in the account of the trial enriches the
understanding of the psychological and contextual factors that may have influenced the
development and outcome of Colonel Aldana's case, which is fundamental for the
construction of his psychological profile.

state of the art #10

Source:

Summary: The text discusses the importance of criminalistics as a science in

charge of investigating crimes through material evidence. It highlights its role as an
auxiliary science of criminal law, focused on the analysis of crime scenes, fingerprints,
blood signs, traces, among other aspects. It also emphasizes the need to respect the Chain of
Custody procedure to preserve the integrity of evidence. In addition, it mentions the
relevance of the criminal expert in providing evidence to the criminal process. The text
proposes to analyze a crime scene in order to determine the evidences and aspects that will
influence the criminal process.

Key words:

- Tests
- Science
- Criminal Law
- Analysis

State of the art #11

Source:

Summary: The text addresses the role of the psychologist as an expert witness in
the legal field, highlighting the importance of his work in the clarification of facts in legal
proceedings. It focuses on the need for a reflective and methodological analysis that
combines legal and psychological aspects to offer pragmatic clarifications. The relevance of
a correct and truthful psychological opinion to facilitate a fairer sentence by the judge is
highlighted. The importance of the application of knowledge, the validity of the instruments
used and the following of protocols to support the judge's final decision in criminal cases is
highlighted.

Key words:

- Expert
- Psychology
- Law
- Impunity
- Judicial decision

What is it for?
 The text offers an essential guide for the development of a psychological profile
suitable for judicial expertise. It highlights the crucial role of the psychologist as an expert
witness in the legal system, emphasizing the need for a thoughtful and methodological
approach that integrates legal and psychological aspects. It underlines the importance of
producing an accurate and objective psychological opinion to facilitate fair judicial
decisions, highlighting the need to validate instruments and follow protocols to ensure the
reliability of the results.

State of the art #12

Source:

Summary: A criminal profile is a hypothesis about the personal, demographic, and

psychological characteristics of the alleged perpetrator of a crime, based on information
from the crime scene and similar cases. Although it cannot determine the perpetrator, it
helps guide investigators to possible suspects. Several methods are used to develop criminal
profiles, including deductive (based on crime scene data), inductive (based on patterns of
similar cases), geographic (relating the location of the crime to the location of the criminal),
and scientific (based on observation, hypothesis, and experimentation). Although useful,
criminal profiling is not an exact science, as it is based on psychological and behavioral
traces that perpetrators may leave in their crimes.

Key words:

- Hypothesis
- Orient
- Inductive method
- Deductive method
- Geographical method
- Scientific method

What is it for?
 The text describes the elaboration of criminal profiles, relevant to create a
psychological profile for judicial expertise. These profiles are hypotheses about
characteristics of the alleged perpetrator based on the crime scene and similar cases,
helping to guide investigators towards suspects. Various methods such as deductive,
inductive, geographical and scientific are used in their elaboration. Although useful,
criminal profiling is not exact, as it is based on psychological and behavioral traces. This
approach provides a relevant theoretical and methodological framework for the
development of judicial psychological profiling.
 5. Methodology

The main objective of the current project is the elaboration of a psychological

document, which will be based on the analysis of several guiding documents. These
documents will provide accurate information on the construction of psychological profiles,
especially those related to the main case of the project: the case of Colonel Aldana. This
case will be the object of an exhaustive investigation and analysis of the available data,
covering relevant aspects such as the crime scene, the development of the trial and the
verdict. In addition, an expert simulation will be carried out from the perspective of
criminal psychology, delving into the details of the case.

The approach adopted for this study will be qualitative in nature, which implies
detailed attention to the meanings, facts and results that emerge from the analysis. The aim
is to obtain a deep understanding of the elements that contribute to the construction of
Colonel Aldana's psychological profile. To achieve this purpose, a bibliographic method
will be used, in which a variety of sources that address relevant aspects of the case will be
resorted to. These references will play a fundamental role in the case study, providing
valuable information for the elaboration of the psychological document.

The bibliographic method will allow access to a wide range of academic and
scientific resources that delve into the psychological dynamics involved in cases similar to
that of Colonel Aldana. Likewise, a critical review of the existing literature in the field of
criminal psychology will be carried out, which will enrich the analysis and interpretation of
the data collected. This methodological approach guarantees a rigorous and evidence-based
approach for the elaboration of the psychological profile of the protagonist of the case.
 6. Theoretical Framework

1. Conceptual framework

Psychological profiling: Psychological profiling is a technique used in forensic

psychology and criminalistics to understand and describe the psychological characteristics
of an individual, usually in relation to the commission of a crime. This process involves
analyzing various factors, such as behavior, personality, motivations and possible mental
disorders of the subject, in order to create a profile that helps in the identification, capture
or understanding of the offender. (Palomino, n.d.)

Verdict: The verdict is the final decision rendered by a court, based on the evidence
presented during a trial. It can be of different types, such as guilty, not guilty, or in some
legal systems, specific verdicts related to the defendant's mental health. The verdict plays a
crucial role in the judicial system, as it determines the defendant's legal responsibility and
the legal consequences he or she will face. (Traduccion juridica, n.d.)

Criminal Psychologist: A criminal psychologist is a professional specializing in

forensic psychology who applies psychological principles and techniques in the legal and
criminal field. Their work involves assessing and understanding criminal behavior,
providing psychological expertise in court cases, developing criminal profiles, assessing the
mental competence of defendants, and providing treatment to criminals or persons involved
in the legal system. (Iniseg, n.d.)

Mental Disorders: Mental disorders are conditions that affect a person's thinking,
mood or behavior, and can cause significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. In
the forensic context, the assessment of mental disorders is important in understanding a
person's ability to understand the nature of his or her actions, assume legal responsibility,
and participate in a fair judicial process. (Mayo clinic, n.d.)

Pathologies: Pathologies are physical or mental abnormalities or disorders that

affect an individual's health and functioning. In the forensic setting, the term can refer to
any medical or psychological condition that may influence criminal behavior or an
individual's ability to participate in a fair trial. The assessment of pathology is essential to
understanding how these conditions may have influenced the subject's behavior. (guardiola,
n.d.)

Expert witness: An expert witness is an expert in a specific field, such as

psychology, medicine, engineering, among others, who offers his or her knowledge and
experience to assist a court in the resolution of legal cases. In the context of forensic
psychology, a court expert can provide reports, testimony and expert opinions on issues
related to mental health, personality assessment, legal competence and other psychological
aspects relevant to a particular case.
Development (Montsebusquets, n.d.) (Colpsic, n.d.)
2. Development of the psychological profile

2.1. The case

The process of psychological mapping of the personality pointed out Joaquín

Henrique Aldana Ortiz as a loving husband and holy father, highlighting that he was not
a psychopath or a monster or an insane person with gloves, but a person who was in
situations where abandonment, pawning, deceit and amorous betrayal took place. At the
sentencing level, the defense insisted on its character approach, highlighting the fact
that Aldana Ortiz was not in conditions to develop the criminal acts for which he was
accused, a fact that the prosecution considered as possible for a murderer. In addition,
the defense at times highlighted the impossibility of Aldana Ortiz at various times to
commit the crime.

However, different aspects of the psychological profile of the implicated

Joaquín Enrique Aldana Ortiz are also mentioned; he mentions his dependent and
affective part of his relationship with his partner, which highlights his attitude with
compulsive, perfectionist and controlling traits in his work environment. He also
mentions his great emotional reaction, the situation of indolence towards his daughter
and the complaints regarding his behavior towards female police officers. It also
mentions his attitude towards his wife's infidelity, the possibility of a violent reaction
by recording details of his wife's infidelity and his behavior after the crime with the
distribution of wrong information by his location and the manipulation of physical
traces of the elements related to the crime.

2.2. Psychological profile index

- Location of residence
- Criminal Biography
- Social characteristics
- Personality
 - Professional history

2.3. Psychological profile

Individual
José Enrique Aldana Ortiz

Main facts

On September 9, 2009, in the San Isidro hacienda located at km 5 on the

road to Alvarado Tolima, a worker found a black bag containing a human head
with a disfigured face. Subsequently, other body parts were found on different
dates and places, all identified as belonging to Erika Cecilia Yeneris Gutierrez.
The parts were taken to forensic medicine for necropsies, revealing that the
victim had suffered multiple blunt trauma to the head.

Alteration in evidence

The soft tissues and internal organs had been removed from the body,
preserving only the intentionally dissected skin fragment of the trunk, the mammary
prosthesis, fragments 3 and 4 of the chondral cost joint and the skin at the pubis
level were removed, all with the purpose of making the identification process more
difficult. The description of the crime reflects a scene where the individual victimizer
attacks his victim in the midst of anger and jealousy, feelings that had been cultivated for
some time, which is proven by the discovery of a spy program that was introduced in the
victim's computer which allowed knowing the emails and dialogues that the victim had.

Celopathy

1
T he impulse of the accused to introduce a spyware program in his partner's
computer, as mentioned above, indicates an extreme insecurity that can be better developed

1
"celopathy is a disorder based on the fixed and unchanging belief that he or she is being
cheated on. Even if the other person proves otherwise, the person suffering from celopathy
continues to be distrustful and aggressive. Sometimes, he or she may go to the extreme of
watching, controlling and even persecuting his or her partner with the purpose of proving
that he or she is unfaithful." (Martinez, n.d.).
as jealousy , since the obsession that his partner could be unfaithful started from a suspicion
and ended in an aggravated homicide, which, based on the description of the case, could
have been even planned, since the last day the victim was seen alive, Colonel Aldana was
seen going out with his escort to buy something that was not discovered, however, later it
became known of the disappearance of the victim, who, according to the oral restructuring
of the events, was killed in the afternoon of that same day, among the evidence found, a
bottle of AJAX cleaner, which allows to erase evidence or traces of any kind.

Murder-Alevadose

The fact of having had this substance ready, to have dismembered the body with
agility in one night and to have hidden the evidence including the body in small and well
distributed portions strategically in less than 72 hours (because it is important to emphasize
that the homicide took place on September 8 and the head of the victim was found in the
morning of September 9 while the other parts were discovered in the following days in
areas where searches had already been carried out) allows us to suspect that the "homicide"
could have taken place in less than 72 hours. 2the morning of September 9, while the other
parts were discovered in the following days in areas where searches had already been
carried out) allows suspecting that the "homicide" could have been planned and would even
be classified as a murder under the assumption of aggravated felony , 3therefore, this was
not a homicide of passion , but a murder with planning and indices of celopathy disorder.

Othello syndrome and cerebral tuberculoma

2
"The Supreme Court has been applying the aggravating circumstance of malice
aforethought to all those cases in which the way the aggression was carried out reveals the
aggressor's intention to commit the crime, eliminating the risk that could come from the
defense that could be made by the victim, that is, the essence of malice aforethought as a
constitutive circumstance of the crime of murder" (Muñoz, n.d.). (Muñoz, n.d.)

3
That which is committed in a state of uncontrollable commotion, because one's honor or
amorous feelings are affected, affecting the psychic equilibrium of the agent in a temporary
manner. (RAE. Royal Spanish Academy, n.d.)
 4
Celopathy can be broken down into other emotional and even mental conditions
that the perpetrator may suffer from, such as a possible Othello syndrome which is also
known to be secondary to cerebral tuberculoma, a brain condition whose symptoms are
delusions of infidelity and violence, something that has already been made clear through
the case exposition.

Psychopathy

Colonel Aldana, on September 8, atrociously murdered his wife, dismembered her

in one night and scattered evidence in at least three days, weeks later, it was the birthday of
his daughter, a child he had had with the victim whose life he had cruelly snatched, and not
enough of that, he devised a perfect alibi to cover the disappearance of his partner, to the
victim's family, responding short and crudely, he informed them that she had gone to
Medellin with a lover, however, a father should have enough heart and love for his
daughters, not to tell them the truth, because clearly this would make all his alibi fall apart,
but at least to tell them that her mother was traveling, but at least, to tell them that her
mother was traveling, not to tell them the truth, because clearly this would make all his alibi
fall apart, a father should have enough heart and love for his daughters, not to tell them the
truth, because clearly this would make his alibi fall apart, but at least to tell them that their
mother was traveling, however, Aldana did not show guilt or repentance, in fact, she
continued with resentment and anger and told her daughters the same alibi as Erika's
family, ruining the notion of love of her daughters and most importantly, making their
mother a monster in front of them. 5This behavior of frivolity and no remorse carries the
title of a person with psychopathic disorder .

4
Othello syndrome, eponymous to Shakespeare's character, is a transnosological diagnostic
term that designates a condition characterized by delusions of infidelity towards one's
partner, which, consequently, can lead to jealous attitudes and violent behavior towards
him/her. (Strobbe-Barbat, n.d.)
5
People suffering from psychopathy (psychopaths) are people who can commit very serious
criminal acts without showing any sense of guilt. (Alvarez, n.d.)
3. Annexes
 7. Conclusions

Through the analysis of the case, it was possible to find certain psychological
characteristics that Colonel Aldana possibly suffered from such as those exposed in the
psychological profile made previously, following that psychological profile it is
possible to generate the theory that Colonel Aldana acted consciously under anger, fear
and insecurity following the following points:

1. Colonel Aldana, visualizing that his relationship was in decline and with a
severe obsession with the idea of a possible infidelity, decides to track his wife's
messages by accessing her computer with a spy system.
2. The accused refutes that he found messages indicating that his partner was going
to go to Medellin with her lover, however, the prosecution stated that no
conclusive evidence of this was found, simply messages where the victim asked
her brother to arrange her apartment in Medellin to go there at the end of the
year, possibly, the victim, also noting that their relationship was plummeting and
already exhausted from the pressure and control of her husband, was
considering going to live in Medellin and perhaps terminate the marriage.
3. Colonel Aldana, seeing the messages and suspecting abandonment, under the
fear of loneliness, possibly of losing his "beloved" daughters and dependence on
his partner, moreover under delirium and celopathic conditions, acts maniacally
and murders his wife, something he could have considered before, which is why
his crime was well organized and prepared.
4. Finally, the accused hides the body (a process already described above) and
devises an alibi based on his delusions of infidelity.
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