In a composed tone, Beatriu FC, known by the nickname Godelleta black widow, admitted yesterday that she strangled her husband in December 2019 after he began to suffer from a degenerative illness. The accused described that the victim took medicine in a gradual manner, and she waited for hours for him to die, insisting that she did so to end his suffering. She recalled obtaining two boxes of an over‑the‑counter drug whose name she could not recall, and she mentioned that he expressed a desire to die quickly rather than endure a prolonged decline. After a moment of reflection, she acknowledged that the actions were already confirmed by medical examiners. She broke into tears while stating that she did something she should not have done and that she decided to end his life to prevent a drawn out struggle.
The defendant described that Isaac wanted euthanasia and that she was with him constantly, listening as he repeatedly asked to die. She noted his loneliness and his sense of being unsupported, expressing concern that his plea came from a place of emotional despair rather than a clear goal for living.
The accused did not hesitate to place some responsibility on the victim’s underage children, arguing that their brief visit and their focus on spending time with friends contributed to Isaac’s sense of isolation. She cited the fear that the new euthanasia regulations might influence his decision, suggesting that delays in the law might have pushed him to seek help sooner. She asserted that his preference was to avoid waiting for legal processes altogether. She stated that he would not accept a gradual approach that might extend his life without relief.
Beatriu F., who answered only to her attorney and did not speak publicly about the murder until the court session began yesterday, confirmed that her husband had told her that he would act the next day while they watched television. She remembered urging him to reconsider, yet she also expressed a desire to help him because she felt bound by a promise she had made.
Association allegations
During the proceedings, the defendant accused the Right to Die with Dignity Society of providing instructions for euthanasia, including where to purchase pentobarbital. The case file does not include the drug itself, though there is mention of a booklet allegedly given by the association. There is no video recording showing Isaac requesting death.
When the defendant described how she recalled taking the pills, she said the drug had a historical use against malaria, and the shipment of pentobarbital she and Isaac had ordered online had vanished. The defendant then quietly reexamined every detail that could implicate her.
On the issue of what steps were taken to move the husband to Godelleta, the account did not reference mobile devices left with a friend and a relative. The defense argued that Isaac may have sought to mislead investigators by presenting himself as a victim, including alleged instances of coercion during the investigation. Be careful about drawing attention to themselves, the defense warned, explaining that Isaac suggested texting from another province to convey the impression that he was alive while they planned their actions.
There were attempts to justify bruising on the body and claims that Isaac fell from the car during an extraction. The defendant admitted to using caustic soda on the corpse, a detail she justified as possessing the chemical to eliminate weeds, not as a tool to refute the evidence. She also provided ambiguous explanations about preparing the land by securing it in advance and arranging for a grave to be prepared months ahead, a sequence prosecutors described as chilling and coldly rational.
The defense characterized the actions as not unlike other cases where loved ones faced end of life decisions, yet the court noted a disconnect between the emotional bond of a spouse and a practical reliance on economic considerations. The judge highlighted that the relationship had become complex, with the husband also serving as a financial provider, and the possibility that leaving could jeopardize the accused’s income.
Penalties discussed included the possibility of life imprisonment or a lengthy sentence if the court determines that a vulnerable victim was harmed. The defense, in contrast, argued for a two-year term for assisting suicide. Court attendees heard the defendant describe the husband as emotionally demanding and sometimes demeaning, yet she noted his insistence on dignity and control over his own life, and she indicated she acted in response to promises she had made to him.
Two recordings were played in court, featuring the son of the accused, who had previously faced related charges for assisting suicide as a juvenile. His voice carried a strained tone as he testified about efforts to obtain bank access codes and other steps taken during the case, reflecting the complicated family dynamics involved.