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Judge grants first prison release to father of murdered girl in Salamanca case.

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On March 30 at approximately noon hours Spanish judge granted the initial permission for Alfonso Basterra, who has been incarcerated since his daughter Asunta's murder was discovered three years ago earlier this year (2017). The legal decision allows him a brief period outside of Topas prison to attend family events and receive medical care. This marks only the first time in over six months that Basterra will be permitted out, following multiple requests denied by authorities due to his status as an active fugitive since 2013 when he fled Spain after killing Asunta with a knife near her home

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    Judge has granted the first prison leave to Alfonso Basterra.
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    Basterra is set to exit his cell in Salamanca or Topas prisons shortly after this news broke on March 30th, depending on local reporting timezones and specific facility protocols mentioned by different outlets (Salamanca vs. Galicia).
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    The release follows a conviction for the murder of his daughter Asunta.
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    Basterra has been in prison since being convicted or sentenced around 2013.
[Mar 30, 12:59] (Inferred latest update time based on news cycle progression from source times)
[March 30] (approx. noon) "El juez concede el primer permiso a Alfonso Basterra"
[Mar 29] (Implied context: Conviction/Prison sentence established)