24-year-old woman killed by partner before her son; 5-year-old tried to save mother with water
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 24-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her partner in Bacău County, Romania, in front of their 5-year-old son.
- The child reportedly tried to help his mother by bringing her water during the attack.
- This incident marks the 11th femicide case in Romania this year, with the perpetrator having a history of jealousy and threats.
A horrific act of domestic violence has shaken Bacău County, Romania, where a 24-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her partner on Thursday, May 30. The brutal attack occurred in front of the couple's 5-year-old son, who, in a heartbreaking display of helplessness, reportedly tried to offer his mother water in a desperate attempt to save her.
Grandma, Grandma, Dad and Mom are fighting.
The perpetrator, a 28-year-old man, allegedly attacked the woman out of jealousy, suspecting her of infidelity. According to the victim's family, the couple had a history of frequent conflicts and threats. The child's grandmother recounted how her grandson ran to her, saying, "Grandma, Grandma, Dad and Mom are fighting." She added that the boy saw the entire scene and tried to help his mother, but it was too late.
He brought water too, to give her a drink, but she was no longer responsive.
Medical teams arriving at the scene could not save the young mother, who was found in the yard of the house with multiple stab wounds to her abdomen and left arm. Her family claims the tragedy could have been prevented, stating that although the woman had been repeatedly threatened and assaulted, she never filed a police report. "He threatened to kill her. I reported it to the police because I was also beaten," said the victim's mother.
The victim was found in the yard of the residence, with multiple stab wounds in the abdomen and left arm.
The attacker fled the scene and hid in a nearby attic, but police apprehended him shortly after. The child, a direct witness to the extreme violence, was placed with his extended family and is reported to be safe. This incident is the 11th femicide recorded in Romania this year, highlighting a persistent and tragic issue of gender-based violence in the country.
He threatened to kill her. I reported it to the police because I was also beaten.
Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.