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Santa Fe Femicide: Ex‑Partner Sought After Killing Rosa Gabriela Villagra in Her Home

Prosecutors say the victim previously had a panic button that was no longer available.

Overview

  • The 45-year-old was fatally stabbed around 1:30 a.m. inside her Loyola Norte residence after the attacker forced entry.
  • Her two adult children witnessed the assault, and her 25-year-old daughter sustained a hand injury while trying to intervene.
  • Police and investigative units launched an extensive search, including house searches and sweeps near the Salado River, but the suspect remains at large.
  • The case is being handled as a femicide by the specialized unit, with prosecutor Vivian Galeano leading the investigation and Regional Prosecutor Jorge Nessier briefing the press.
  • Officials identified the alleged attacker by initials S.F., 40, and noted a dismissed 2019 complaint, the lack of an active panic button, and concerns about substance use as a recurring factor in violent crimes.