The lawyer for the maternal grandfather of Lucas, the four-year-old boy found dead in Garrocha (Almeria), asked on Saturday that the “entire weight of the law should fall” on those responsible, regardless of their relationship. The family member, who will appear in the case on Tuesday after the summary is declassified, conveyed his firm position to his lawyer: “We will reveal the truth, and if my daughter is guilty, she will pay the price.”
Lawyer Jose Luis Martinez, who will lead the special prosecution on behalf of the little boy’s grandfather, denounced the incident. The “absolute failure” of public institutions In protecting minors. Martinez made these statements as the child’s mother and current romantic partner, who have been detained since Wednesday as the perpetrators of the violent murder, were taken to court.
Thus the lawyer confirmed that there was Clear signs of abuse and absenteeism Which was ignored by the school and security forces before the crime occurred. He stated that “public institutions have failed here,” criticizing the inaction of the educational and social environment for the minor. According to his account, there are testimonies from neighbors who saw the boy going to school “alone every morning” to avoid being attacked at home and that the minor was attending class while infected.
He added regretfully, “At the educational center, they saw that the child had bruises and his arm was stuck due to a fracture, and they did nothing,” wondering why protocols for absenteeism or child abuse were not activated in the face of such evidence. According to the lawyer, The mother and her partner ‘never took the child to the doctor’ To prevent doctors from detecting infections and activating a health alert.
It also extends Criticism of the police response Before the fatal outcome, the lawyer revealed that his client’s sister – the victim’s aunt – went to the Civil Guard barracks some time ago and showed a photo on her mobile phone showing that the child had a “bruise and a spill on his temple.”
But according to his account, the agents told him so “There must be a complaint from the mother or an injury report.” Being able to move, which is impossible given that the alleged attackers avoided the health system.