A family argument in Seville’s Torreblanca district left one brother dead and the other under arrest. The fight broke out early Saturday morning and escalated after a dispute over money.
Police sources told Diario de Sevilla that the trouble began when one brother accused the other of stealing fifty euros to buy drugs. The argument turned violent: the 56-year-old man was stabbed in the neck. Emergency services took him to Hospital Virgen del Rocío, where he died a few hours later. Telecinco and COPE reported that police arrested the 61-year-old suspect at the scene. The Policía Nacional’s Homicide Group is handling the case. Telecinco identified the deceased as Ventura F. J.
The suspect is expected to appear before a judge on Tuesday. The judge will decide whether he remains in custody or is released as the investigation continues. Both brothers reportedly had previous records for minor offenses. Telecinco reported that the suspect’s past infractions could affect the court’s assessment of the case and any risk he might pose.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the killing. Forensic teams have collected evidence, while neighbors say the brothers’ relationship had been tense for some time. Authorities are working to establish what happened before the stabbing. COPE reports that the case has entered the judicial phase, with the suspect due in court soon after his arrest.
The incident highlights the pressures facing families dealing with addiction and financial stress in urban neighborhoods. Torreblanca, a working-class area on Seville’s outskirts, has seen similar incidents before, often tied to money or substance abuse. Europa Press included the incident in its regional news feed for Seville. Telecinco and COPE reported that the conflict was sparked by the alleged theft of fifty euros intended for a drug purchase.
As the investigation continues, the court will weigh the evidence and testimony collected by police. The brothers’ history with law enforcement may affect the court’s decision. The case involved a fatal attack over fifty euros, amid addiction and longstanding resentments.
