A fateful encounter
A 37-year-old man is on trial for a tragic event that took place in December 2022 in Vallecas, Madrid. The accused, identified as R.J., faces charges for the murder of his ex-partner’s daughter, a 20-year-old girl, with whom he had a secret relationship.
The events occurred inside a home in Puente de Vallecas, where the young woman was found lifeless, the victim of a brutal murder. The accused, after committing the crime, tried to take his own life and was transferred to the 12 de Octubre Hospital in serious condition.
Violation of a restraining order
The accused had a restraining order against his ex-partner and her daughter, but despite this, he maintained contact with the young woman, violating the judicial measure. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, both maintained a close and secret relationship, despite the prohibition of approaching them.
Chilling details
The Prosecutor’s Office details that the accused met with the young woman on several occasions, even after the sentence that prohibited him from communicating with them. On the day of the tragic event, they had met in the morning and spent the day together, evidencing a clear violation of the restraining order.
fatal outcome
On the day of the murder, after a walk through Madrid, the accused attacked the young woman with a sharp object, causing lethal injuries that led to her death. Afterwards, she lived with her corpse for several hours before attempting to take her life with the same knife.
Trial and request for compensation
The accused faces a trial in the Provincial Court of Madrid, where a sentence of 16 years in prison is requested. In addition, compensation of 180,000 euros is requested for the mother of the murdered young woman.
