A court in Alcoy, identified as Order Court No. 1, issued a provisional detention order with notice and bail in connection with a case involving a 42-year-old woman who is accused of patricide. The incident occurred earlier this week at a residence where the two had been living. The information comes from official sources, and the Supreme Court of the Community of Valencia, TSJCV, notes that the defendant testified before the presiding judge who is handling the case on duty.
Authorities report that the defendant remains under investigation on possible homicide charges. The court has begun procedures to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a murder case involving the accused and her mother. In the same week, the respondent appeared in court after two days in confinement facilities at the Alcoy National Police Station. A psychiatric examination was ordered to assess the individual’s mental health status as part of the judicial process. Earlier updates suggested the possibility of an underlying psychological condition that could influence the court’s decision regarding placement in a psychiatric facility rather than a traditional prison setting.
The defendant left the Alcoy Police Station around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday after a brief address to the judge. The arrest occurred on Tuesday morning, shortly after the alleged patricide was disclosed. Reports indicate that the deceased suffered multiple stab wounds, with an alleged belt found around the neck as part of the preliminary circumstances described by authorities. The case has drawn significant attention from local residents and observers, given the rarity of such events in Alcoy.
The events unfolded around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday at a residence located at number 39, Alameda Camilo Sesto in Alcoy. This area is known for its central location, busy street life, and a mix of shops, cafes, offices, and health and administrative centers. Local residents and passersby did not hear anything unusual until the incident was discovered, according to official accounts.
The incident has sparked substantial public interest in Alcoy. While the city has seen troubling events before, the community reacted with surprise the following day. Neighbors described the deceased as a 65-year-old person who lived alone with three other children, recalling them as a kind neighbor. In contrast, the daughter’s behavior was described as more challenging, though there had been no prior indications suggesting an event of this magnitude could occur. It is noted that the arrested woman, who appears to have had her own nearby residence, occasionally spent time with her mother in the same neighborhood.
At this stage, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case. The judicial process includes ongoing assessment of psychological factors, the status of the residence, and the formal steps needed to determine charges and potential disposition. The details highlighted reflect statements from official sources and the interim status of the case as it moves through the preliminary judicial stages. Source information is attributed to the Supreme Court of the Community of Valencia, TSJCV, along with Alcoy Police and National Police communications.