On July 12, 2023, a caregiver picked up 89-year-old Manuel from the Hospital Moncloa in Madrid after a hospitalization due to bronchopneumonia. Shortly after leaving the hospital, the elderly man expressed feeling unwell and requested to return, but the caregiver chose to strangle him instead. This shocking act was carried out unexpectedly while they were in the car.

The actuated decision by the caregiver led to severe criminal charges, including aggravated murder and theft. The Sección Segunda of the Audiencia Provincial de Madrid has sentenced the caregiver to a revisable permanent prison term for the murder and an additional five years for continued theft, amounting to 64,500 euros stolen from the victim. The jury made a unanimous decision considering the premeditated nature of the attack.

The implications of this case are dire, shedding light on the vulnerability of the elderly population and the importance of safeguarding their well-being, especially in caregiver situations. The case also reinforces the legal consequences of such heinous acts in Spain, where the judicial system is inclined to impose stringent penalties for violent crimes, particularly against defenseless victims.