Deive Oldemar Pérez Mena

Deive Oldemar Pérez Mena, 40, is a Costa Rican man who was convicted of femicide in connection with the murder of his wife, Kimberly Araya. He accepted responsibility for the crime, which included asphyxiating Araya and disposing of her remains in a remote area. Following a preliminary hearing where he admitted to the charges, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison. The case drew significant attention due to the domestic violence context and the tragic circumstances surrounding Araya's disappearance and subsequent death.