The killing took place at about 3 p.m. on Thursday, 12 November, on Francisco Eiriz street in Jove, Gijón. The 30-year-old woman was found with stab wounds outside the former Jove schools, on land belonging to the Port of Gijón. A 40-year-old man was detained by the National Police as the alleged perpetrator.
RTVE identified the detainee as the woman’s former partner and described the killing as a possible case of gender-based violence. Investigators were still establishing how the crime happened and what motivated it. La Nueva España reported that the man had allegedly breached a restraining order. EFE reported that a previous complaint had been made against him, though it was not known whether the woman had filed it. The Government Delegation against Gender Violence said it was gathering information about the suspected case.
Asturias Government delegate Cecilia Pérez travelled to Gijón to receive information alongside local and regional authorities. Police units responsible for serious and violent crime in Gijón were investigating the case. At the time of the initial reports, the investigation remained open. The detainee had not yet been brought before a judge, and no final judicial determination had been made.
News of the killing prompted the Federation Socialist Asturiana (FSA) and the PP of Asturias to cancel their campaign-launch events. Frente Ampliu por Asturies also cancelled its event, while Vox kept its own. The FSA-PSOE cancelled a rally in Langreo that was due to feature Adriana Lastra and Asturias president Adrián Barbón. Lastra said the death brought to four the number of women killed by gender violence in Asturias over the previous two years.
The PP cancelled its launch event in Oviedo after a minute of silence. Frente Ampliu por Asturies also called off its symbolic campaign launch, holding a gathering to condemn the killing. Its Congress candidate Juan Ponte said the priority was women's lives and opposing machismo. Senate candidate Antona Luengo condemned violence against women and denial of the problem.
Women experiencing gender-based violence can call 016 for free, confidential support at any time. The service is available in 53 languages and accepts WhatsApp messages at 600 000 016; relatives and others seeking advice can also get information and support. The service can also be contacted by email at 016-online@igualdad.gob.es. In Asturias, the Institute for Women runs a separate helpline on 900 116 016. Emergencies should be reported to 112. The National Police can be reached on 091, and the Civil Guard on 062. Separate reporting has covered victim support in Navarra.
