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Hospital Murder in Madrid

A jealous man stabbed a nurse to death at a Madrid hospital after suspecting infidelity.

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Human Rights ViolationsHealthInvestigationCrimeMurderHospitalJealousy

Príncipe De Asturias HospitalMadrid Health ServiceAudiencia Provincial De Madrid

Gonzalo R.Sergio G.Gonzalo R.'s Girlfriend

What is the prosecution's request?: The prosecution is seeking a 21-year prison sentence for Gonzalo R., citing alevosía (premeditation and lack of defense opportunity for the victim).
What was the motive behind the attack?: Gonzalo R. suspected his girlfriend, also a nurse at the hospital, was having an affair with Sergio G. He wore his ambulance driver uniform to gain access to the hospital.
What investigation was conducted regarding the suspect?: Police investigated whether Gonzalo R. was spying on his girlfriend's phone messages via a tracking app, though he refused to cooperate with the investigation after the crime.
What compensation is being sought for the victim's family?: Sergio G.'s children are to receive €350,000 each in compensation, with additional amounts for his parents and siblings. The Madrid Health Service is listed as a subsidiary responsible party.
What happened on March 6th, 2021, at the Príncipe de Asturias Hospital?: On March 6th, 2021, Gonzalo R. fatally stabbed Sergio G., a nurse at the Príncipe de Asturias Hospital in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.

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