The victim, aged 35, was allegedly murdered by her partner. Her body was found showing signs of stabbing and drowning in a well near the motorway. The partner has confessed to the events.
The discovery of the lifeless body of a 35-year-old woman in a well in El Rincón de la Victoria has shocked the Málaga locality. The victim, whose disappearance had been reported by a relative, was found this Wednesday in an area known as Cortijo Blanco, near the motorway. The corpse showed signs of stabbing and drowning, according to sources from the investigation.
The Guardia Civil and the National Police have coordinated the operation, which has culminated in the arrest of three people, including the victim's partner, a 49-year-old man who has confessed to being the perpetrator of the crime. The case has been classified as gender-based violence by the Ministry of Equality, raising the number of women murdered by this scourge in Spain to 27 so far in 2026.
Andalusia, the region with the most victims
With this murder, Andalusia has recorded seven fatalities due to gender-based violence in 2026, the highest number among all autonomous communities. It is followed by the Valencian Community with five, and Madrid, Catalonia, the Canary Islands, Navarre, and Aragon, each with two. In total, 18 of the 27 crimes (66.7%) had no prior report, according to data from the Government Delegation against Gender Violence.
In the case of Rincón de la Victoria, neither the victim nor her partner were registered in the Viogén system at the time of the crime, although they were noted in the system due to previous relationships. This highlights the importance of early detection and monitoring of risk situations, even when there are no active reports.
The woman's body was transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine of Málaga for an autopsy, which will determine the exact causes of death. The court has ordered the proceedings to be kept confidential to avoid hindering the investigation.
Political Reactions and Calls for Unity
The acting president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, expressed his sorrow and condemnation through social media: “Two new confirmed cases of gender-based violence in Spain that hurt us and we firmly condemn, with the hope of eradicating this drama.” Meanwhile, the Secretary General of PSOE-A, María Jesús Montero, conveyed her condolences to the family and criticized government pacts with Vox, which “completely overlook this scourge.”
The Government Delegate in Andalusia, Pedro Fernández, expressed his “utmost concern” about the rise of denialist discourses and warned that “not a step back will be allowed in the achievements made.” These statements reflect the political tension surrounding gender violence, a topic that remains a priority on the public agenda.
For the residents of Rincón de la Victoria, this crime represents a severe blow. The locality, which had already recorded another gender-based murder in June in Málaga capital, now faces the third victim in the province this year. The community has mobilized with protests, such as the one called in front of the Town Hall.
A Dark Year Against Gender-Based Violence
2026 is shaping up to be one of the most tragic years since data collection began, with 27 women murdered to date, surpassing the figures of 2023. Of the crimes, 18 had no prior report, underscoring the need to strengthen prevention and social awareness. In six of the cases, the alleged aggressor committed suicide after the crime.
The Town Hall of Rincón de la Victoria has declared three days of official mourning and has called for a minute of silence for this Friday. Residents can join the gathering in the Town Hall square at 12:00 hours. Additionally, helplines for victims of gender violence have been established: 016 (free and leaves no trace on the bill) and 900 200 999 of the Andalusian Women's Institute.
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