Bearing Witness to a Tragic Evening in Rojales
Spanish authorities report the arrest of two individuals in Rojales, a 38-year-old English woman and a 73-year-old man, suspected of the negligent homicide of her mother, a 76-year-old woman. The crime stemmed from a domestic accident three days before authorities discovered the death after they failed to contact medical services in time.
Law enforcement says the two detainees did not dial emergency services until the early hours of a recent Tuesday, when they realized the older woman had died. The Guardia Civil classifies the case as a negligent homicide by omission of the duty to provide aid, and the Guardamar Judicial Police is handling the investigation into this unusual incident.
Beverages and a Night of Drinking
Investigators indicate that the suspects had been consuming alcohol inside the home, a factor that seems to have contributed to the delay in seeking medical attention for the victim.
Testimonies from the deceased woman’s daughter and the 73-year-old companion describe a scene in a residence in Rojales where no medical aid was requested as the events unfolded.
The incident reportedly occurred three days before the definitive realization that the woman was no longer alive, prompting a call to the emergency number 112 to request help after the fact.
Emergency responders were unable to revive the woman. When the Guardia Civil’s Judicial Police from Guardamar arrived at the home, they detained the daughter and the mother’s acquaintance as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities continue to examine the sequence of events and the responsibilities of each person present at the residence at the time of the incident. The case highlights the critical importance of timely medical intervention and the legal implications of failing to seek help in a medical emergency.