Benidorm expresses its rejection of the three latest confirmed femicides in Asturias, Murcia and Malaga
The number of women killed by their partners or ex-partners has risen to 36 so far this year and to 1,377 since 2003
Gender violence has already left 26 children orphaned in 2026, a figure that rises to 536 since 2013
Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon today, Friday, to express its condemnation of the two most recent femicides confirmed by the Ministry of Equality in Spain. These femicides occurred in the Asturian town of Llanes and in Murcia. The silent vigil took place in front of the City Hall and was attended by members of the municipal council, led by the Councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí.
The first murder occurred on August 5th. The victim was a 50-year-old female Civil Guard officer, who was killed by her ex-husband, also a Civil Guard officer, aged 49, who shot her. The assailant was later killed by fellow officers. The victim had an adult son and two minor daughters. There were prior reports of domestic violence against the assailant.
The second murder was that of a 44-year-old Spanish woman, killed by her ex-partner in Murcia, also on August 5th. The perpetrator is 38 years old and also Spanish. The victim had a minor daughter, and there were prior reports of domestic violence against the perpetrator.
The third murder is that of a 45-year-old Hungarian woman on July 21. The perpetrator is a 45-year-old Argentinian man with whom she had a relationship seven years prior. The victim had an adult daughter, and there were no prior reports of domestic violence against the murderer.
With the confirmation of these new cases, the number of women murdered as a result of gender-based violence in our country has risen to 36 so far in 2016 and to 1,377 since 2003, when this data began to be collected. Gender-based violence has also left 26 children orphaned so far this year and 536 since 2013.
The department of Equality reminds the public that Benidorm City Council has specialised staff available to provide free advice to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of violence against women can call the free helpline 016, which does not appear on phone bills, although it is recommended to delete it from mobile phone call logs. This service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, in 53 languages, and has a service adapted for people with disabilities.
Victims can also use online consultation services via email at 016-online@igualdad.gob.es, the WhatsApp channel at 600000016, and the online chat accessible through the Ministry of Equality's website, all of which are also available 24/7.
In an emergency, you can also call 112 or the National Police (091) and the Civil Guard (062). If you are unable to make a call and are in a dangerous situation, you can use the ALERTCOPS app, which will send an alert to the police with your geolocation. All these support services can be activated by the victim and also by anyone who knows of or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is the responsibility of all of society.