A court in Zamora has issued a pre-trial detention order without bail for a 66-year-old man suspected of killing his 70-year-old brother. The crime occurred in the apartment the brothers shared in the small town of Peleas de Abajo in the Spanish province of Zamora. The victim's body was found on Sunday morning after a report from a family member. The man spent the night in the custody of the Guardia Civil and then appeared in court, which decided to place him in the Topas prison.
Decision on Pre-Trial Detention
The Instance Court in Zamora issued a pre-trial detention order without the possibility of bail for a 66-year-old man. The decision was made after the suspect was interrogated by a judge from Juzgado Número 6 in Zamora.
Circumstances of the Crime's Discovery
The body of a 70-year-old man was found on Sunday morning in an apartment in Peleas de Abajo after a report from a family member. Earlier, the brothers did not appear at the local bar on Saturday afternoon for an arranged game, which raised concerns.
Nature of the Murder
According to investigative reports, the suspect allegedly stabbed his brother multiple times with a knife in their shared apartment. Guardia Civil officers, a mobile UVI unit, and medical personnel from the health center in Corrales del Vino arrived at the scene, who could only confirm the death.
Local Context of the Event
The crime occurred in the small town of Peleas de Abajo, with about 250 inhabitants, located in the Tierra del Vino region of the province of Zamora. The case has shocked the local community.
A fratricide that has shocked the local community has occurred in the Spanish province of Zamora. The court in Zamora has decided to place a 66-year-old man in pre-trial detention, suspected of killing his 70-year-old brother. The incident took place in the apartment the brothers shared in the small town of Peleas de Abajo, which has a population of only about 250. According to information from the Guardia Civil, which is leading the investigation, the murder likely occurred over the weekend. The 70-year-old was last seen alive on Friday, February 20th. His absence on Saturday afternoon at the local bar, where the brothers usually met to play games, raised concerns. On Sunday morning, after receiving a report from a family member, officers found the victim's body in bed in his bedroom. The man had multiple stab wounds, likely inflicted with a knife or other sharp tool. A mobile emergency UVI unit and medical personnel from the health center in nearby Corrales del Vino were also called to the scene, who could only confirm the death. His brother, suspected of committing the crime, was detained by the Guardia Civil in connection with the case. After spending the night in police custody in Zamora, the man appeared before an investigating judge from Juzgado Número 6. After an interrogation that took place around 2 PM on Tuesday, the court issued a decision to place him in the Topas prison, as confirmed by the Guardia Civil. The suspect was not granted the right to bail, and his detention is pre-trial and has been ordered as part of the investigation. In the Spanish legal system, the Juzgado de Instrucción is a first-instance court that conducts preliminary proceedings in criminal cases. The investigating judge of this court, after interrogating the detainee and examining the evidence, decides on applying a preventive measure, such as pre-trial detention (prisión provisional). Such a measure can be applied when there is a high probability of a crime being committed and a concern that the suspect may flee or obstruct the investigation. An arrest "comunicado" means the detainee has limited ability to contact people from outside, which is typical for serious charges.The case of fratricide, especially in such a small community, has caused shock and sadness. Local media emphasize the tragic nature of the event, in which a 70-year-old man lost his life, and his 66-year-old brother has become the main suspect. The investigation, led by the Guardia Civil from Zamora, aims to establish the exact motive and circumstances of the crime. No official information has been provided yet regarding a possible motive or cause of conflict between the brothers. All details regarding procedural actions and further court decisions will depend on the results of the investigation.