According to information provided by Madrid police authorities to Europa Press, a man detained on Saturday for the killing of his former partner, a 39-year-old Colombian woman in Getafe, is set to face justice the following day. The case has drawn wide attention as investigators pursue what appears to be a premeditated and violent act linked to a troubled personal history. The public timeline and official statements point to a rapid trajectory from the incident to an arrest, underscoring the seriousness with which authorities are treating this homicide. (Europa Press, citing Madrid Police Department sources)
The suspect carries a documented history of gender-based violence. The victim had been part of the Comprehensive System for the Protection of Victims of Gender-Based Violence, known as VioGén, up until April, when she publicly requested the withdrawal of interim protection measures. After that request, authorities indicated that the system records appeared not active, a detail mentioned by Government delegate Francisco Martín during a briefing on Monday. The combination of prior risk signals and the victim’s decision to disengage from interim protections is noted as part of the ongoing inquiry. (Europa Press, citing official statements)
The homicide occurred around 13:40 on Saturday on Arcas del Agua street, number 15, near the corner with Cronos street in Getafe. Witnesses describe a man wearing a hat and multiple layers of clothing approaching the victim, appearing to feign physical size, and then delivering a series of stab wounds on the sidewalk before slipping away into a vehicle headed toward Madrid. The alleged assailant’s actions were described in initial police briefings as swift and coordinated, with immediate flight raising questions about possible planning. (Europa Press, citing police and eyewitness accounts)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted by bystanders and later by Summa-112 medical teams. After arriving at the scene, medical staff worked to reverse the victim’s cardiorespiratory arrest, employing advanced resuscitation techniques. Despite their best efforts, the severity of the injuries proved fatal, and the woman, named Carolina in early press reports, died at the location. The episode prompted a rapid emergency response and subsequent notification to authorities to preserve the integrity of the investigation. (Europa Press, reporting on medical intervention and outcome)
In the afternoon, the victim’s former partner appeared at the Getafe police station with a claim that initially seemed plausible to the officers on duty, leading to his temporary release on bail while investigators continued the inquiry. This sequence reflects standard procedural steps in homicide cases, where preliminary statements are weighed against later evidence and line of inquiry. (Europa Press, citing police sources)
The arresting authorities identified the suspect as Daniel, a 50-year-old man. He reportedly claimed to have been elsewhere at the time and suggested the need to verify his location through GPS data from a phone he had allegedly left elsewhere on or near the crime scene. He also claimed that relatives were present during the events and that these relatives did not corroborate his account to the police. The ongoing investigation remains focused on verifying alibis and cross-checking digital traces to establish a coherent timeline of the events. (Europa Press, quoting police sources)
Police officials also confirmed that Daniel had previously maintained a tumultuous romantic relationship with the victim. They noted that the couple had an earlier history with legal or protective actions in place, including reports of ill-treatment in the past. There are indications of mobility changes, such as relocating to different areas and altering contact details, which investigators are examining as part of the broader context surrounding the case. (Europa Press, referencing police records and statements)
According to accounts from neighbors and colleagues, the suspect located a new address and showed up early on Saturday morning, knocking on the door and reportedly threatening Carolina. Those who shared the living arrangements at the time did not open the door, an action that later contributed to the unfolding of events. The sequence captured on security footage as examined by police is being analyzed to establish the suspect’s movements and intent more precisely. (Europa Press, citing witnesses and security footage review)
Authorities indicate that Daniel appeared ready to carry out another attack should the victim emerge, a detail corroborated by analysis of security camera records examined by the Madrid National Police’s VI Division and the homicide unit. The case is being processed by specialized investigators who are following multiple lines of inquiry to determine motive, opportunity, and any potential accomplices—all within the framework of the city’s homicide response efforts. (Europa Press, summarizing police assessment and division involvement)