Supreme Court Authorizes Extradition of Jossimar Cabrera to U.S. in Sheylla Gutiérrez Murder Case
Lima, Peru – October 14, 2025 – The Peruvian Supreme Court has ruled admissible the extradition of Jossimar Cabrera to the United States to face charges in connection with the death of Sheylla Gutiérrez, a Peruvian woman found murdered in the U.S. The decision, announced today, clears a importent legal hurdle in the case and paves the way for Cabrera’s transfer to American authorities.
The extradition request,pursued by U.S. law enforcement, centers on allegations that Cabrera is responsible for Gutiérrez’s death. Gutiérrez was discovered deceased in the United States, prompting an examination that led to Cabrera being identified as a person of interest and subsequently charged. The ruling impacts the Gutiérrez family, who have been advocating for justice, and sets a precedent for international cooperation in homicide investigations involving Peruvian citizens. Cabrera’s lawyer indicated the extradition could occur within a month.
According to statements from the Gutiérrez family’s legal counsel, the extradition process could be completed in under a month.The case has garnered significant attention in both Peru and the United States, raising awareness about domestic violence and the complexities of international extradition laws.
Sheylla gutiérrez’s death sparked widespread grief and calls for accountability. Cabrera was previously a suspect in the case, and the Supreme Court’s decision allows U.S. authorities to pursue prosecution in American courts.
