Amparo Montalvá González was described by relatives as a joyful, kind woman who cherished simple pleasures. She tended to her vegetables and chicken in the garden, finding happiness in the everyday. Now, her family speaks of a crime that shattered their lives. In a country house near Alzira, a partner named Eduardo JR took her life in a brutal act, and it was not a stranger who broke in or committed violence; it was someone close to her.
Tomás, speaking for the Montalvá González family, described the 53-year-old’s murder as a wound that will take a long time to heal. He spoke of a life that was suddenly torn apart as the family faced an indescribable loss. This case, part of what the family calls a growing plague of gender-based violence in the Valencian Community, has left them urging vigilance and action. Tomás warned with honest pain that violence can touch anyone, anywhere, and that no one should assume their home is a safe place. The brutal act, carried out by the person she shared her life with, left two minors fatherless and a broken household.
I was stepping away
Like many families affected by gender-based violence, the Amparos found themselves facing a reality they never imagined could unfold on television or in headlines. The shock of the crime was immediate and heavy. In moments of quiet anger, relatives recalled that Amparo and Eduardo did not share a residence, yet he spent days at her home. The trigger, as with many such cases, was a decision to end a relationship that had become harmful. The family knew she felt abandoned, but they could not have anticipated the reaction of the person accused of killing her in the garden where she found joy in tending chickens.
The investigation notes that the alleged killer fled the scene after the violence, with authorities later pursuing him as a fugitive.
We must confront this plague together
Tomás reflected on social media about the need to prevent gender-based violence and called on society to stand together against this form of terrorism. He spoke of how easy it is to underestimate the threat until it is too late, urging others to recognize the warning signs and to act, not to normalize such violence, and to support survivors and families affected by these crimes.
The family remains united in their grief and awaits the investigation’s progress. Their foremost wish is to ensure Amparo’s body is prepared for burial with dignity and without delay. They also hope for more timely information from authorities and a clear path toward justice for Amparo and the two children left behind.
In the days following the tragedy, the police and the investigative team continued to pursue the case, with authorities involving the local judge to authorize ongoing steps in the search for the suspect.
Amparo’s daughter found her mother in the chicken coop behind the house, at dusk on a Tuesday, a scene that marked the moment the family realized the worst had happened. Earlier that day, a meal had been prepared and left in the kitchen, unaware of the violence that had already occurred. The daughter’s return at night, the empty home, and the unanswered questions all added to the sense of shock. The discovery triggered a formal response under the protocol for violent crimes, and emergency services were called. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as bleeding from stab wounds to the neck. After the attack, the suspect discarded the weapon near Amparo’s body and fled the scene, seeking refuge at a neighbor’s home before disappearing into the night.
Three days of mourning and solidarity
The Alzira City Council declared three days of official mourning to honor Amparo Montalvá and to condemn this act of gender-based violence. Flags were flown at half-mast, and residents were invited to gather at the town hall as a sign of solidarity and to show support for the family. This collective response reflects the community’s commitment to stand against acts of violence and to demand accountability for those who commit them.