A major scandal has erupted in the small Catalan village of Garriguella, located in the province of Girona. Local residents are still in shock after hearing about the arrest of a 51-year-old man suspected of raping his 91-year-old neighbor. The Figueres court has ordered that he be held in custody without the possibility of bail.
According to investigators, the man, who had been living in Garriguella with his family for less than two years, managed to gain the elderly woman’s trust. He frequently visited her, helped out around the house, and offered to fix things. Neighbors say he was friendly and tried to maintain good relations with everyone. However, his outward kindness concealed other intentions.
One day, when the elderly woman was home alone, the man took advantage of the situation and entered her residence. There were no relatives or caregivers nearby at the time. Investigators believe he assaulted her without using physical force, taking advantage of her age and health condition.
After the family learned what had happened, they immediately contacted the police and took the woman to a hospital for a medical examination. A few days later, the suspect was arrested. After spending two days in custody, he was brought before a judge and charged with sexual assault with penetration.
It is known that the detainee has had previous run-ins with the law, but he has never been charged with similar crimes before. Investigators are checking whether he tried to exploit the elderly neighbor’s trust for personal gain. The man is currently in pre-trial detention, and the investigation is ongoing. Local residents are shocked by the incident and are discussing ways to improve safety for elderly people in small communities.
