Lleida court begins trial for 2022 taxi driver murder

The Audiencia de Lleida has commenced a jury trial regarding the April 2022 fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old taxi driver in the La Bordeta neighborhood. Prosecutors and the private prosecution allege that the accused, identified as J. D. C. G., approached the victim in a deserted and dark street to carry out the attack.

The victim sustained 27 stab wounds, including injuries to vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and jugular vein. He passed away three days after the incident at the Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova. The accused was arrested in October 2023.

The prosecution is seeking a prison sentence of 22.5 years, while the private prosecution is requesting 23 years for murder with treachery and cruelty. Additionally, the Public Ministry is seeking compensation of 296,192 euros for the victim's widow and two young children, whereas the private prosecution is requesting 430,000 euros.