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Body of Cartaya Femicide Suspect Found Hanging Near Police Station

The alleged killer of Rocío, a 55-year-old victim of domestic violence, was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition; authorities suspect suicide but await autopsy confirmation.

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Lugar donde produjo el crimen en Cartaya (Huelva).

Overview

  • The body, believed to be the suspect in the April 24 Cartaya femicide, was found hanging from a tree near the local police station on May 12, 2025.
  • Initial evidence suggests the man took his own life shortly after the murder, though an autopsy and identification are pending.
  • The victim, Rocío, was killed in her home with signs of violence, allegedly by her cohabiting partner, who had been on the run since the crime.
  • Rocío was registered in Spain's VioGen domestic violence monitoring system due to a prior relationship, raising concerns about systemic failures in victim protection.
  • The case has intensified scrutiny of Spain's gender violence prevention measures, with growing public demands for stronger safeguards and reforms.