Torrevieja

Torrevieja, a coastal and tourist town in Alicante, Spain, is currently in mourning following the tragic death of a three-year-old girl. The child was allegedly murdered by her 40-year-old father, who subsequently committed suicide. The Guardia Civil is investigating the case as a potential instance of vicarious violence, where a parent harms a child to inflict pain on the other parent. The incident has deeply shaken the community, prompting the local government to declare a day of official mourning and hold a minute of silence. This event coincides with a concerning rise in vicarious violence cases in Spain, marking the worst start to a year on record. Separately, a man was arrested at Murcia airport in connection to a homicide that occurred in Torrevieja on March 1st, highlighting ongoing criminal activity in the area.