Theodora was 42 years old and had three children, one of whom was underage. On Monday, she was crushed to death on a dirt road in Almonacid (Toledo), presumably by her husband. This victim is the tenth woman killed by her husband or ex-partner in Spain this year. 1.136 since statistics started compiling.
Government Delegation Against Gender Based Violence this Thursday macho nature from crime.
On Monday, April 4, it turned out that a woman was crushed in an accident that was initially thought to be a mechanical failure, but just one day later, victim’s husband arrested.
The 50-year-old alleged perpetrator of the crime is being held in prison as part of an investigation by a prosecutor. water seller Murder by treason with aggravating circumstances such as kinship and sex. In addition, visits to his youngest son, who could not approach a distance of less than 500 meters and were forbidden to communicate, were stopped with the use of custody, guardianship and guardianship.
No previous complaint had been made about the alleged attacker. pre-trial detention without bail.
So far this year there are ten mothers of women and ten underage boys and girls killed by their partners or ex-partners. Three cases had previous complaints against murder suspects. Gender violence also cost the life of little 11-year-old Jordi, who was allegedly killed by her father.
Since 2013 47 children have been killed in proxy crimes and 346 boys and girls have been killed orphans for sexist murders.
Four sexist murders in a few days
The murder of this woman in Almonacid is the fourth sexist crime since Sunday: Jordi, Victoria Cristina and Theodora. Head of government Pedro Sánchez said it was “sad and Desperate“I learn new cases every few days.
“Another life has been lost with this violence against women. let’s not get used to. Let’s continue to condemn him and fight him,” he said.
State Minister for Equality Ángela Rodríguez lamented what happened this week, while Equality Minister Irene Montero reiterated the need to protect the State Pact. “the worst face sexist violence“previously requested a merger.
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