Father and Son Convicted for Murder in Marbella
A father and his 30-year-old son have been found guilty of the murder of the mother’s boyfriend in Marbella. The incident occurred as the victim was exiting the building they all resided in, situated in the Miraflores district. The crime was recorded by a security camera, leading to a 17-year prison sentence for both individuals. The court identified the son as the primary offender, with the father being an accomplice.
Strained Relations and Temporary Relocation
The court documents, which SUR has obtained, reveal that the defendants had a strained relationship with the woman’s current partner. The woman was the mother of the younger defendant and the ex-wife of the elder. This tense situation led the woman and her boyfriend to temporarily relocate to Ojén, as living in the same building as the defendants in Marbella’s Miraflores district was proving challenging.
Details of the Crime
The footage from the day of the crime, 15 June 2022, leaves no room for doubt, according to the judges of the high court of justice of Andalucía (TSJA). The video shows the son pulling out a small knife from a tobacco tin as he spots the victim through the building’s glass entrance, with his father making no attempt to stop him. The two were waiting for the victim by the building’s main entrance. As the victim opened the door around 1.40pm, the father pushed him in the shoulder, followed by the son stabbing the man in the chest.
Aftermath of the Attack
The judges concluded that the attack was sudden and unexpected, leaving the victim with no chance of self-defense. The father’s actions were crucial in carrying out the crime and aiding his son’s escape after the fatal stabbing. Despite being severely injured, the victim managed to walk about 53 meters before collapsing in the street. The defendants, noticing this, retreated into the building without showing any remorse or attempting to assist the dying man.
Verdict and Appeal
The sentence was confirmed by the TSJA in June 2024 after the defendants’ appeals were dismissed. They had requested the trial be declared null and void due to the absence of a witness who allegedly saw the father and son on the beach on the day of the crime. The judges, however, stated that the recorded facts are clear and leave little room for interpretation.
