The young Frenchman recalled the last days with the Japanese student, questioned the messages received after her disappearance, and stated before the court that Zepeda acted out of jealousy. On the sixth day of the third trial against Nicolás Zepeda, Arthur del Piccolo, Narumi Kurosaki's ex-boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, delivered an extensive and emotional testimony before the jury. The young man recounted his relationship with the Japanese student, the last days they shared in December 2016, and the strange messages he received after her disappearance.

He also asserted that from the beginning, the circumstances seemed suspicious, ultimately pointing to the accused as responsible for the crime. During his statement, he faced questions from the defense, which attempted to cast doubt on how quickly he directed his suspicions toward Zepeda. On Tuesday, March 24, the sixth day of the third trial against Nicolás Zepeda took place.

On this day, Arthur del Piccolo, Narumi Kurosaki's ex-boyfriend, spoke before the jury, sharing his version of events and describing the personality of the young Chilean. Journalist Roberto Cox, as has been customary, shared a thread of information on his official "X" account, where he stated that Piccolo spoke directly to the accused at times; however, Zepeda did not seem to react. “Sixth day of trial.

Arthur del Piccolo, ex-boyfriend of Narumi at the time of her disappearance, arrived from Tokyo to testify. He works in Japan as a commercial engineer (the same career Zepeda studied),” the professional began. The testimony of Narumi Kurosaki's ex-boyfriend “I make this statement for the third time in memory of Narumi.

My memories are intact,” Arthur began his monologue, according to Cox. He did this just meters away from Zepeda. “He n…

Therefore, he surrounded himself with Japanese people and began to get closer to Narumi,” the special envoy added, including another statement from Piccolo: “Narumi was very Westernized. She had long-term projects, and that attracted me a lot. ” “He recounts how he met Narumi.

Narumi told him about her previous relationship and her need to end it. They both took a trip to Brussels. 'It was a little honeymoon during those months.

' They both introduced themselves virtually to their respective families,” he added. Zepeda's need to make Narumi "reason" One of the things that caught attention was Arthur del Piccolo's statement, where he mentions that one of the Chilean's trips to Europe would be to make the young Japanese woman change her mind: “He states that Narumi's ex (Nicolás) planned to travel in October to make her 'reason. '” “Del Piccolo recounts that on December 3, he spent the day with Narumi.

They visited Christmas markets, drank mulled wine, and spent the night together. (That same night, Nicolás was parked in front of the residence),” Roberto Cox continued. “That was the last time I saw her,” the young Frenchman expressed before the jury.

Seconds later, he broke down in tears and took a moment before continuing his testimony. He then stated that Narumi had informed him of certain problems she was experiencing: “He recounts that on the night of the 4th, they exchanged messages via Line (a messaging app widely used in Japan). Narumi told him there were problems.

'Problems for her, but not for us,' Narumi wrote to him,” Cox added. “On December 5, Narumi wrote to him saying that the problem no longer existed. (At that moment, the prosecution suggested that Narumi was already dead) Arthur decided to go to the residence on the night of the 5th since Narumi was not responding and did not attend classes.

He was told that screams were heard that night,” the journalist explained. “Arthur recounts that he stayed two hours in front of Narumi's room door and at that moment received an email that said: 'I met another man and will spend the night with him. ' Arthur states that he felt betrayed and upset by the situation,” he detailed.

“On December 6, Arthur received an email in which Narumi told him she went to Lyon. Confused, Arthur asked to talk to understand what was happening. On December 8, Arthur received another message that said: 'This love we lived for three months was not real.

She accused me of being possessive and said there should be space between us. When you receive something like that, you can't do anything. It's a point of no return,'” the journalist explained.

“Arthur explained to Narumi's friends what had happened. He told them that Narumi was with another man: 'A friend from Japan also wrote to me, who also knew Nicolás. On December 13, I entered the room and realized her suitcase was missing, but something caught my attention.

'” The alleged meeting with Nicolás Zepeda “Narumi had not taken her coat or her bus card,” the young Japanese man pointed out, assuring that this situation seemed particularly strange to him. “Talking with Narumi's friends and thinking that her ex planned to come in October, I began to suspect Nicolás. On December 23, I learned that Nicolás had been in France.

From that moment, I knew what had happened. I felt dirty, dishonored,” he added later. “It was the worst news I received in my life.

I want to say something to the defense. I will answer their questions, but do not mention the theory of the evaporated,” Del Piccolo stated. “Narumi had projects she was passionate about.

She had her dance show, we were going to spend Christmas together, and she was to receive her family in 2017. She wanted to build a house for her family, had many friends, and no enemies. So many people loved her,” expressed the affected young man.

“The truth I have known for a long time. Narumi was murdered on December 5 in her room by Nicolás Zepeda and his sick jealousy. The place of her body he will take to the grave as a trophy,” Arthur said, directly accusing the young Chilean.

“I don't know if this is a victory for me over Zepeda, but it was an honor to be part of Narumi's life. A soul so beautiful, so innocent. She will always hold a place in my heart,” the Japanese concluded, with subsequent inconsolable tears.

Arthur's responses to Zepeda's defense “Arthur answers questions from Zepeda's defense. They interrogate him about the details of the beginning of his relationship with Narumi. They point out that from the beginning there would have been a 'rivalry' with Nicolás.

Arthur recounts that it was difficult for Narumi to end her relationship with Zepeda,” the journalist explained in France. “The defense asks him about a list Arthur made of elements that pointed to Nicolás as a suspect. That list was sent by Arthur to Jeremie Bride.

Bride called Nicolás to find out where he was. It was in that video call that Nicolás showed he was in Chile (on December 14),” Cox adds. “Zepeda's lawyers insist on the idea that Arthur quickly directed his suspicions toward Nicolás, even without knowing that the Chilean was in France.

'If I had known he was in France, I would have suspected much faster,' Del Piccolo says,” the professional concluded. Key questions of the case 1. What elements of Arthur del Piccolo's testimony reinforce the prosecution's thesis?

The young man's account of the last days with Narumi, the contradictory messages he received after her disappearance, and the suspicious circumstances — such as the screams in the residence and belongings she did not take — align with the prosecution's theory that the young woman was no longer alive when those emails were sent. 2. Why was Nicolás Zepeda's reaction during the testimony relevant?

According to reports, Zepeda did not react even when Arthur spoke directly to him, which could be interpreted by the jury as a distant attitude in the face of a testimony filled with emotion and direct accusations. 3. What did the defense question regarding Arthur del Piccolo's testimony?

The lawyers cast doubt on the speed with which the witness pointed to Zepeda as a suspect, suggesting that there was a prior rivalry. However, Arthur responded that had he known earlier that the Chilean was in France, he would have suspected even sooner.