The events surrounding a devastating act in Asturias unfolded when a woman and her seven-year-old daughter were involved in a fall from a height on a day in early spring. They were both rushed to the Central University Hospital where the mother succumbed to injuries later that afternoon. The child was also admitted to the same hospital network, transferred to the University Hospital of San Agustín, where medical teams reported that the child’s condition was serious but currently showing signs of stabilization.
Those close to the family describe a history of personal and domestic tensions that culminated in the mother’s decision to take this drastic step. The woman had previously been listed in the women’s registry some years earlier and had been a focal point in ongoing discussions around gender-based violence and family grievances with her former partner. Investigators have confirmed that she was recorded within the comprehensive monitoring framework for gender-based violence cases, known as VioGén, during the period from 2016 to 2020. This information is being reviewed as part of the broader inquiry into the circumstances leading up to the incident.
With the case now in the hands of the 5th Criminal Court of First Instance, authorities revoked custody of the minor from the parent and placed it with the other guardian parties as the legal process continues. As investigators and social services assess the risk factors and protect the child’s welfare, discussions among family court officials and the medical teams are ongoing to determine the best interests of the child in the weeks ahead.
Experts emphasize that cases involving gender-based violence and child custody require careful coordination among law enforcement, judicial authorities, and health institutions. When histories of violence intersect with child safety, courts are tasked with balancing accountability with the protection needs of the children involved. This incident, now the subject of formal review, highlights the critical role of early intervention systems and ongoing monitoring to prevent tragedies and to safeguard those most vulnerable. Attribution: Court records and investigations team; health authorities; social services reports.