Murder suicide destroys family in Sesimbra

A 43-year-old man killed his 45-year-old wife and 17-year-old stepdaughter today in the municipality of Sesimbra, Setúbal district. According to Lieutenant Colonel Adérito Rodrigues, of the Setúbal Territorial Command, the alert over a case of domestic violence was received at around 1.30am. When police arrived at the house, they found three dead bodies and a 16-month-old baby, who escaped unharmed and has been handed over to relatives. According to the GNR, the offences were committed with a “bladed weapon”. The bodies were taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at São Bernardo Hospital in Setúbal while Setúbal Judicial Police investigate.

Natasha Donn
Natasha Donn

Journalist for the Portugal Resident.

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