The victim was 64 years old and her murder brings to 28 the number of women who have died at the hands of their partners or ex-partners so far this year
Benidorm condemns the sexist crime against a woman in Murcia with a minute of silence
Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon this Thursday to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed in recent hours in our country by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, which occurred in the province of Murcia. The silent demonstration took place outside City Hall and was led by the First Deputy Mayor, Ana Pellicer, and the Councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí, along with other members of the local council.
The victim is a 64-year-old woman murdered this Tuesday in El Algar, a district of Cartagena, allegedly at the hands of her 66-year-old partner, who was later arrested. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were no prior complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant.
With the confirmation of these two cases, the number of women murdered by their partners or ex-partners due to gender-based violence rises to 28 in 2025 and to 1,322 since 2003, when the number of victims of this type of violence began to be counted.
The Department of Equality reminds us that Benidorm City Council has specialised personnel available to provide free counselling to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of violence against women can access the free 016 hotline, which leaves no trace on their phone bill, although it is advisable to delete it from their cell phone call logs.
This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, in 53 languages, and offers a service adapted to potential 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 from the Ministry of Equality website, which also operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In an emergency, you can also call 112 or the National Police (091) and Civil Guard (062) hotlines. If a call is not possible and a dangerous situation arises, you can use the ALERTCOPS app, which will send an alert signal with geolocation to the police. All of these assistance methods can be activated by the victim and also by anyone who knows or suspects a case of gender-based violence. This is a duty of all society.
