Man arrested in Mendoza for femicide After Furniture Dispute; Prior Social Media Posts Reveal Growing Tension
Mendoza, Argentina - A 57-year-old woman, identified as Sandra, was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner during a dispute over furniture in her home on Tuesday, authorities reported.The assailant, now in police custody, had allegedly posted concerning messages on social media in the days leading up to the incident, hinting at escalating frustration and a sense of exhaustion with the relationship.
The femicide occurred in a house located in Mendoza, where police were called after reports of a violent altercation. Despite attempts at resuscitation by bystanders, Sandra died at the scene in front of her daughter and other family members. The aggressor was apprehended inside the residence as the standard femicide protocol was initiated, and forensic investigators processed the scene. Prosecutor Claudia Alejandra Ríos will formally charge the suspect with aggravated homicide due to gender-based violence, a crime punishable by life imprisonment.
According to local media reports, the couple was arguing over the division of furniture when the situation turned deadly. The assailant reportedly lost “a lot of blood for the armpit and mouth” during the confrontation, according to witnesses. He allegedly confessed to the act, shocking neighbors.Prior to the incident, the man had been posting on social media, expressing feelings of weariness and a lack of warning signs regarding the deteriorating relationship. While the specific content of the posts has not been fully released, reports indicate they alluded to a growing sense of hopelessness and a feeling that his concerns were being ignored.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are examining the social media posts as part of their evidence gathering. This case underscores the critical need for increased awareness of domestic violence and the potential warning signs that often precede such tragedies. The incident has prompted renewed calls for stronger protections for victims of gender-based violence and a more thorough response to address the root causes of femicide.
