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Spain's femicide count rises to 35 in 2026 after murders in Asturias and Murcia

On 5 August 2026 two women were killed by their ex‑partners in separate incidents in Spain. In Llanes, Asturias, 50‑year‑old Guardia Civil officer Laura Cruz was shot dead by her 49‑year‑old former partner, also a Guardia Civil member. In the Carrefour Infante shopping centre in Murcia, a 44‑year‑old woman was stabbed to death by her 38‑year‑old ex‑partner, later identified as Juan Bautista. Both perpetrators had prior abuse reports and restraining orders in force.

The murders raised the national tally of women killed by gender‑based violence in 2026 to 35, and to 1 376 since records began in 2003. The deaths also left 26 minors orphaned this year. Spain’s Ministry of Equality condemned the killings, reiterated the 24‑hour 016 helpline and other support services, and called for stronger prevention measures.

Juan Bautista fled the scene but was arrested in Puerto Lumbreras while attempting to reach Granada. The investigation is being handled jointly by the National Police homicide unit and the family‑and‑women support unit, with forensic assistance from the provincial scientific police.

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016 helpline · Ana Redondo · Ana Redondo García · Carmen Martínez Pereda · Carmen Martínez Perza · Carrefour Infante · Carrefour Infante shopping centre · Guardia Civil · Juan Bautista · Laura Cruz · Ministry of Equality (Spain) · Murcia

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La violencia machista desborda [www.elperiodicoextremadura.com]