Alvaro Tun Acquitted of Murder in San Pedro

Thirty-four-year-old Alvaro Tun has been acquitted of the murder of Elder Arana, who was fatally stabbed during a bar fight in San Pedro. The incident occurred on March 5, 2023, at Jeemar’s Night Club in the San Pedrito area, where a brawl erupted after the bar owner closed early, and security attempted to clear out patrons.

Arana was stabbed six times in the altercation, which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a woman. Police recovered a box cutter belonging to the club’s security guard, but no charges were brought against him. Instead, Tun was arrested based on the testimony of Diego Santos, the prosecution’s key witness.

However, Judge Derick Sylvester ruled Santos’ testimony unreliable, citing inconsistencies and contradictions with other evidence. With the witness’ account deemed not credible, the judge dismissed the case, resulting in Tun’s acquittal.