lourdes I was 50 years oldShe lived in Orio (Guipúzcoa) and was the mother of an adult son and a minor adolescent. Last Tuesday, May 16, his ex-wife shot him dead at close range on the street, next to the children’s playground, and then committed suicide, so he cannot be prosecuted for the crime.
The Government Delegation Against Gender-Based Violence affirmed the sexist nature of the crime, so Lourdes is the 18th victim of gender-based violence and 1,202 since statistics started in 2003.
Also 18 so far this year, 395 orphans since 2013.
The attacker, from Lourdes, is 51 years old and lives in Zarauz. not reported for abuse. So far this year, of the 18 femicides committed around a couple or ex-spouses, only three have had previous complaints, representing 16%, a figure below the historical average of over 20%.
About First sexist crime of the year in EuskadiA region where 40 women have been killed by their partner or ex-partner since 2003.
This May, three women were killed by their partners or ex-partners: Lourdes, ACM and Maria. In addition, the Government Delegation Against Gender-Based Violence is investigating a fourth case. Murder of a 28-year-old girl in Torremolinos (Málaga).
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HE 016 deals with victims of all forms of violence against women. It is a free and confidential phone that provides service in 53 languages and does not leave a mark on the bill. Information is also provided via e-mail. [email protected] and counseling and psychosocial care via WhatsApp number 600 000 016. In addition, minors can contact the ANAR phone number. 900202010.
Victims of abuse who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or deaf can call 016. 900 116 016, SVisual, ALBA, Telesor, ATENPRO and PorMí app. All resources against gender violence.