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Double Homicide in Catalonia
A father and son are found murdered in their home in Catalonia, Spain, leading to a police investigation exploring various scenarios of violence and prompting concern given other recent similar events.
Spanish
Spain
Human Rights ViolationsEuropean UnionInvestigationCrimeMurderViolenceFamily
Mossos D'esquadraDic (División De Investigación Criminal)Servicio De Emergencias
Junior (Father)Junior (Son)Mother Of Victims
- How were the authorities alerted to the incident?
- The mother of the victims alerted authorities after being unable to contact them. The house was found locked, with a fire in one room and the bodies showing signs of stab wounds.
- What was known about the background of the victims?
- The father, of Uruguayan origin, was unemployed and had recently been having financial difficulties. He had a good relationship with his ex-wife and son, who did not attend school on the day of the incident.
- What are the main hypotheses being investigated by the police?
- Several hypotheses are being explored, including parricide, vicarious violence, and a possible fight that ended fatally. Autopsies will help determine the sequence of events and the cause of death.
- How does this case relate to other recent incidents in Catalonia?
- This tragic event follows two similar incidents in Catalonia involving minors, adding to the sense of shock and concern. The two other cases involved a father accused of stabbing his son, and a mother accused of killing her daughter, with both suspects imprisoned.
- What were the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the father and son in Caldes d'Estrac?
- A 32-year-old father and his 15-year-old son were found dead in their home in Caldes d'Estrac, Spain, with signs of violence. The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating, considering various hypotheses including violence, parricide, or a fight.