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La Palma Activist Investigated In Suspected Killing Of Disabled Daughter By Toxic Gas

Authorities have opened a homicide case in Santa Cruz de La Palma focused on toxicology findings, including possible premeditation.

Overview

  • Guardia Civil’s Judicial Police are leading the investigation after preliminary proceedings were opened by the local duty court.
  • Rebeca, 32, who had severe autism, was found unresponsive Monday night in Breña Alta after her mother’s partner detected a strong gas odor and called emergency services.
  • Firefighters ventilated the home and forensic specialists from the Laboratorio de Criminalística conducted a technical inspection of the residence.
  • The TSJC confirmed the mother is hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt by the same method, while toxicology tests seek to confirm reports of butane inhalation.
  • The suspect, identified as activist Eugenia Paiz (also cited as M.E.P.), had previously denounced abuses at the Triana center her daughter attended, a case that led to the 2023 conviction of its former director.