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6d ago

Man in Tarragona Held Without Bail for Alleged Murder of Partner

The suspect, who surrendered with the victim’s body in his car, faces charges as protests and calls for action against gender-based violence intensify.

Imagen del minuto de silencio en Calafell
Marta ya no volverá de vacaciones. Los Mossos d’Esquadra investigan la muerte de esta vecina de Calafell (Tarragona), de poco más de 40 años, presuntamente asesinada este viernes por su pareja, que tendría antecedentes y que se habría entregado a una patrulla en la AP-7 mientras conducía con el cadáver en el maletero. El caso está bajo secreto
La comisaría mixta de Manresa

Overview

  • A 43-year-old man is in provisional detention without bail after allegedly killing his partner, Marta, and surrendering to police on the AP-7 highway in Tarragona.
  • The Mossos d’Esquadra suspect the murder occurred outside the couple’s shared home in Calafell, with the accused driving several kilometers with the body in the car trunk before surrendering.
  • This marks the second gender-based killing in Catalonia and the eighth femicide in Spain in 2025, highlighting a surge in violence during the Easter period.
  • Officials confirmed no prior judicial records of domestic violence between the couple, though some sources suggest the victim had previously reported abuse but declined protective measures.
  • Community protests and official condemnations have reignited demands for stronger implementation of Spain’s State Pact against gender violence, emphasizing prevention, victim support, and systemic reforms.