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Murder Sentence in Costa del Sol
A Colombian man is sentenced to 19 years in prison for the murder and mutilation of his ex-girlfriend in Spain. The crime involved a violation of a restraining order and highlights issues of domestic violence.
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JusticeHuman Rights ViolationsGender IssuesCrimeMurderViolenceSentencing
Police NacionalCourt Of Violence Against Women Nº1 Of Marbella
Leonel H.Natalia M.Maikel
- How and where did the murder of Natalia take place?
- The murder occurred on January 8, 2023, after Leonel lured Natalia to a secluded location under the pretense of a friendly conversation. He then killed her and disposed of her body parts in the sea.
- What factors did the jury consider when reaching its verdict?
- The jury found Leonel guilty of murder with aggravating circumstances and violation of a restraining order. They highlighted his contempt for women, his controlling behavior, and the brutal nature of the crime.
- What role did Natalia's family play in the legal proceedings?
- Natalia's family had requested a harsh sentence and that Leonel serve the full term of his imprisonment. One of Natalia's brothers identified her body from images circulating on social media.
- What was Leonel's statement regarding the nature of the crime?
- Leonel confessed to the crime during the trial but claimed it was an impulsive act, not premeditated. He was also ordered to pay Natalia's family around 250,000 euros in compensation.
- What was the sentence given to Leonel H. for the murder of Natalia?
- Leonel H., a Colombian man residing in Costa del Sol, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Natalia. He decapitated and mutilated her after asphyxiating her.