Ponteareas man arrested for alleged fatal stabbing of his mother

Ponteareas homicide investigation Guardia Civil Nava Castro Galicia

A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of his 81-year-old mother in Ponteareas. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the town center.

The suspect, approximately 60 years old, was taken to the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo for psychiatric evaluation after confessing to the crime to police. The Guardia Civil is currently investigating the scene, and a forensic team is expected to perform an autopsy.

The Ponteareas City Council has expressed deep condemnation of the violence and has organized a minute of silence for Monday, September 14, at 12:00 PM in front of the municipal building. Mayor Nava Castro has called on citizens to join the tribute, and local social services have been activated to provide psychological and social support to the victim's family.

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Guardia Civil · Nava Castro · Ponteareas · Vigo · Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Ponteareas City Council has called for a minute of silence on Monday, September 14, at 12:00 PM. valminortv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The victim was 81 years old and the suspect is approximately 60 years old. www.lavozdegalicia.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a woman in Ponteareas. www.lavozdegalicia.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect allegedly killed his mother by inflicting multiple stab wounds. www.lavozdegalicia.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Municipal social services have been activated to support the victim's family. valminortv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect was taken to the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo for psychiatric evaluation. www.lavozdegalicia.es