Alvarez case

The Alvarez incest case was uncovered late March 2009 when 59-year-old Arcedio Alvarez was arrested in Mariquita, Colombia, accused of imprisoning and sexually abusing his daughter Alba Nidia Alvarez over a period of 25 years, beginning from when she was 9 years old. The daughter also gave birth to 14 children, six of whom died. Alvarez has been named "The monster of Mariquita" by national press.

Alvarez case

The Alvarez incest case was uncovered late March 2009 when 59-year-old Arcedio Alvarez was arrested in Mariquita, Colombia, accused of imprisoning and sexually abusing his daughter Alba Nidia Alvarez over a period of 25 years, beginning from when she was 9 years old. The daughter also gave birth to 14 children, six of whom died. Alvarez has been named "The monster of Mariquita" by national press.