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Friday, September 20, 2024

Tragic Discovery in Valladolid Fire

Published: 2024-08-12

Firefighters in Valladolid discovered the body of a woman showing signs of violence while extinguishing a fire in the Pajarillos neighborhood.

The incident occurred around 8:00 AM on Monday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.

The National Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and the woman's death, with a potential link to gender-based violence being considered.

The Government's Delegation against Gender Violence is gathering information to confirm if this is a case of femicide.

As of now, the victim's identity remains unknown, and all possibilities are being explored.

This tragic event adds to the alarming statistics of gender-based violence in Spain, where 28 women have been killed by their partners or ex-partners this year alone.