In the town of Torrent, the case of a man accused of parricide has taken a sharp turn. The 56-year-old Vicente Luis GG accepted an order to remain in custody without the possibility of posting bail. The incident was reported on the morning of October 7, when authorities were alerted to the death of an 88-year-old woman living in a residence not far from the town hall.
Neighbors and authorities note that this man had a prior history of mistreating his mother. He has chosen not to testify, and in initial statements to investigators he claimed that a head injury he suffered two days earlier occurred while he was alone with his mother, who he said fell and struck her face. His account raised suspicions as officers sought to understand the sequence of events surrounding the older woman’s death.
The elderly victim, identified as Asuncion Gonzalez Moraf, was found in bed, covered with a sheet in a home located on Torrent street, just a few meters from the municipal building. She showed multiple bruises and injuries that initially suggested death by causes other than natural causes. A pool of blood and visible marks on her face prompted questions about how she died and whether the wounds were consistent with the son’s statements.
The case was brought to light early on October 7 by the Iberian Press group after authorities learned of the old woman’s death in Torrent. While autopsy results were pending, police moved quickly to detain the son as the main suspect, uncovering signs of ongoing ill-treatment. Some injuries appeared recent, others older, complicating the narrative presented by the family.
The deceased’s son reportedly warned the funeral home about funeral coverage before doctors could confirm the death
The son notified the funeral service about arrangements tied to coverage of funeral costs rather than contacting medical personnel or law enforcement to report the death. A doctor from the local health center visited the home after being informed that the mother had died, and upon assessing the injuries, he immediately alerted the police. The case was then referred to the Torrent police court for follow-up.
At the request of the court, the No. Three Judicial Commission on duty authorised the exhumation of the body after a preliminary inspection by a forensic doctor. The Valencia Institute of Forensic Medicine conducted the autopsy. The preliminary forensic assessment points to a violent death with multiple contusions, though the exact timing of death remains under review as investigators await the final autopsy results. Police sources indicate that the injuries observed do not align with the son’s version of events.
The accused’s claim of a spasm in her mother
The arrested man, who has refused to testify at court, initially told officers that he left the home briefly, returning to find his mother suffering from a convulsive episode. He claimed she experienced spasms and that he attempted to help without alerting medical staff immediately.
According to the account, the son allegedly treated his mother’s wounds and returned her to bed without summoning a doctor, keeping her unattended for about two days until her death. He then informed the funeral home of the death. The autopsy will determine the exact date of death, though a coroner who attended the scene noted that the woman had likely been dead for several hours when discovered.
The accused further stated that he did not notify any health professionals because his mother had expressed a desire to die at home. The delay in addressing the injuries, along with other findings inconsistent with his story, prompted investigators from the National Police to scrutinize the individual from the outset.
The man has a documented history of maltreatment toward his mother dating back to 2013, when neighbors reported loud noises and blows at the residence. Since that incident, the family has not clearly attributed blame to him, and authorities have continued their inquiries.
Forensic experts and psychiatrists will assess the mental state of the suspect to determine his capacity at the time of the alleged assault. Local reporting indicates the accused has been prescribed medication for chronic depression and has described aggressive outbursts, a detail that police have taken into account during the investigation. The case remains under close scrutiny as prosecutors review all evidence.