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Former UAGA secretary and his wife found stabbed to death in Tauste

Javier Sánchez and his wife were discovered by family members at their home with stab wounds.

Former UAGA secretary and his wife found stabbed to death in Tauste
Photo: Ecelan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The bodies of Javier Sánchez, former general secretary of the Union of Farmers and Livestock Keepers of Aragon (UAGA), and his wife, Esther Latorre, were found lifeless in their home in Tauste, Zaragoza. According to reports, a relative of Latorre approached the residence and located the bodies on Saturday night with multiple stab wounds.

The Government Delegation in Aragon has confirmed that both bodies showed signs of violence. Authorities have launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident and the causes of the couple's deaths.

Early in the evening, the brother-in-law and sister of Esther Latorre entered the home, where they made the discovery and subsequently alerted the authorities. The Civil Guard is on the scene conducting necessary inquiries.

The case has raised significant concern in the town of Tauste, where residents have expressed worries about the emergence of violent acts in the area. No arrests have been reported so far.

The bodies of Javier Sánchez and Esther Latorre have been sent for autopsies, while results are awaited that could provide more information regarding the circumstances of this double homicide.

This incident occurs within a context where domestic violence is receiving attention from local institutions, but no additional details have been provided regarding any prior conflict between the couple.

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