An unprecedented judicial precedent
J.F.B.S., accused of having deprived of liberty and ended the life of an individual with a disability in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now faces the first reviewable permanent prison sentence issued by the Las Palmas Court.
In a trial that took place last week, it was proven that the accused, with the collaboration of his partner, Y.R.S., perpetrated a violent act in September 2021, ending the life of a 60-year-old disabled man in the neighborhood of Zárate from the capital of Gran Canaria.
Chilling details
The Public Prosecutor’s Office presented compelling evidence that indicated how the accused, aware of the situation and the victim’s monthly income, kidnapped him and subjected him to extreme mistreatment with the aim of taking his monthly pension, valued at approximately 1,100 euros.
The account of the events presented at the trial describes a heartbreaking scenario, where the victim, in a state of complete vulnerability, was confined in inhumane conditions: a room without a door, tied hands and feet, receiving blows and without access to necessities. more basic.
Indifference to suffering
The Prosecutor’s Office details how, in the face of the victim’s constant pleas for help, both the accused and his accomplice remained impassive, even when they left the home, leaving the man tied and unattended.
The fatal outcome occurred on September 22, when the accused, with extreme violence, ended the man’s life, leaving him to die on the floor of the room, completely disregarding his well-being and dignity.
The outcome and its implications
Given the death of the victim, the defendants considered disposing of the body, but finally opted to call the emergency services and falsely testify about the circumstances of the death, showing a clear disregard for truth and justice.
This case, beyond the sentence handed down, highlights the importance of protecting the most vulnerable in our society, as well as the need for justice to act firmly in the face of acts of such cruelty.
