The man accused of killing his wife and daughter in Abanto (Bizkaia) in March 2020 has admitted to the double murder. He stated that he could not bear the situation any longer and was contemplating suicide, believing that his relatives would not survive without his intervention. During the initial hearing at the Biscay Court, he declared, in a moment of stark self-judgment, that he was guilty and expressed remorse for his actions.
Despite this confession, he denied that he subjected the victims to a life of domination or that he was authoritarian, sexist, or abusive. Prosecutors have presented charges seeking up to 50 years in prison for him. The case has raised serious questions about the dynamics within the family and the events that led to the tragedy.
For nearly two hours, the defendant described in clinical terms the sequence of the crimes, maintaining his composure for much of the testimony before breaking into tears. He said that he had no future and that his sole wish at the time was to end his life, a sentiment he claimed remained present in his mind as the events unfolded. He reiterated that he had considered suicide for weeks before the deaths occurred.
According to the allegations, the events began on March 10, 2020, after the defendant returned home having consumed several bottles of wine. He described seeing two mace weapons in the kitchen, noting that his wife appeared to be sleeping when he experienced a sense of inevitability and a psychotic reaction that led to the killings. He asserted that this mental state explained his actions, even though he had previously contemplated suicide for a prolonged period.
The prosecution’s version portrays a devastating sequence in which the 54-year-old wife was killed with a heavy object after a struggle, followed by the assault on the couple’s 24-year-old daughter. The daughter reportedly faced a violent attack that included restraints, blows to the head, and a fatal wound to the throat, as described in the charges presented to the court. The case continues to unfold as investigations proceed and the court weighs the evidence presented by both sides. The proceedings are expected to determine the defendant’s accountability for the alleged offenses and any potential long-term penalties. [citation required: national court records, authorities, and case files]