The prosecutor has requested a 15-year sentence for a Colombian national accused of attempting to kill his partner by throwing her from a balcony in Inca. The case is set to be reviewed at a hearing on July 18, as both sides in the Palma Provincial Court, 2nd Chamber, failed to reach a plea agreement during the preliminary session held on Tuesday.
The incident under scrutiny occurred on May 21, 2021, shortly after 11:00 p.m. in Inca. The couple had been in a romantic relationship for four years, a period during which tensions escalated and the accused allegedly devised a plan to end his partner’s life through defenestration. The prosecution contends that the events were premeditated, reflecting a calculated intent to cause fatal harm.
The sequence of events began with repeated insults directed at the victim, followed by a violent blow to the face. The assault intensified with blows to the chest and arms, and one punch caused the victim to bleed from the nose. As the assault continued, the defendant wrapped his arms around the victim’s waist, effectively blocking her escape and physically constraining her as he guided her toward the safety of the home’s bedroom window.
According to the accusations, the defendant then forced the victim to the window and proceeded to push her out toward the open air, leaving her with no option but to cling to the bars in an effort to break her fall. Despite her desperate grip, the force of the fall broke her hold, and she plummeted roughly five meters to the pavement below, producing a hard impact that left her gravely injured.
In the aftermath, the victim managed to retreat upstairs in a bid to collect her belongings and seek safety. The man allegedly reaffirmed his intent and re-threw her from the window, repeating the act with the explicit purpose of causing her death. Prosecutors describe the actions as a deliberate sequence aimed at ending the victim’s life, culminating in a serious assault with life-threatening consequences. The courtroom is prepared to hear arguments on the charges of attempted murder at the Audiencia de Palma on July 18, with legal representatives presenting their case in front of the panel.
The case highlights a charge that carries severe penalties under the law, reflecting the gravity of threatening behavior, weaponless aggression, and the deliberate endangerment of another person. Authorities emphasize that the events were witnessed by nearby residents and documented in the initial investigation, which has guided the prosecution’s position on the appropriate sentence. The proceedings will reflect the balance between ensuring accountability for violent acts and safeguarding the rights of the accused during the judicial process. The expectations of both parties in this upcoming session will shape the narrative around intent, coercion, and the level of violence involved, which are central to the determination of a fair verdict. The court records and testimonies from the preliminary hearing provide a framework for the forthcoming deliberations at the Palma venue, where the final decisions on charges and sentencing will be considered. The public interest in this case centers on the protection of potential victims and the maintenance of lawful norms that condemn acts of violence and threat, especially in intimate relationships where power dynamics can be exploited. [Citation: Palma Provincial Court, 2nd Chamber]