A man was arrested by the City Police on Thursday morning in the traditional residential neighborhood of Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires, after allegedly murdering his 40-year-old wife with stab wounds in a home located at Pedro Morán al 5200, according to police sources.
The tragedy unfolded in the early morning hours, leading to a swift police response, emergency medical intervention, and an ongoing judicial investigation. Authorities confirmed that the suspect attempted to take his own life shortly after the attack and remains hospitalized under police custody.
Emergency Call Initiated by 21-Year-Old Son Following Discovery by 8-Year-Old Daughter
At 6.50 de este jueves, a 21-year-old man contacted the 911 emergency line to report that his father had killed his mother and fled the scene at the Pedro Morán al 5200 residence, near the intersection with Alta Gracia and Lope de Vega. According to police details, the older sibling was sleeping when his 8-year-old sister woke him up to inform him of the crime.
Following the emergency alert, a mobile unit from the Medical Emergency Assistance System (SAME) arrived at the home. Alberto Crescenti, the head of SAME, confirmed in statements to TN and other outlets that the victim suffered severe stab wounds to her neck and abdomen, dying at the scene from a “hemorragia importante”. Crescenti stated that the medical team “no pudieron hacer nada” to save her life.
Suspect Detained Near the Scene with Self-Inflicted Injuries
Minutes after the attack, the City Police located and detained the suspect approximately 200 meters from the home. The man, identified in reports by TN as Walter, had a severe slash wound on his neck and was immediately transferred to the Vélez Sarsfield Hospital. Crescenti noted in his interview with TN that the suspect sustained self-inflicted stab wounds to his neck, femur, and abdomen, and currently remains in grave condition.
Investigators from the City Police secured the residence and surrounding area, restricting traffic to conduct mandatory forensic examinations. According to Infobae, authorities recovered a butcher’s knife at the scene. A nearby bakery employee told local media that she heard a shouting match moments before the intervention, recalling a violent phrase before police arrived rapidly at the location.
Did You Know? Villa Devoto is one of the most traditional residential neighborhoods in the city of Buenos Aires, known for its low-rise houses. Está ubicado en el noroeste porteño, el barrio combina un perfil residencial con una variada oferta comercial.
Judicial Intervention and National Statistics Context
The legal proceedings are overseen by el Juzgado N°62, a cargo de Darío Bonanno and la Secretaría N°79 a cargo de Carolina Petracca, alongside references in some reports to Secretary Juan Pablo Petrecca. The formal case file is qualified under the crimes of femicide and attempted suicide, as reported by Infobae.
During 2025, fueron asesinadas 200 mujeres en la Argentina. According to a study by the Women’s Office of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, which disseminated the National Registry of Femicides of Argentine Justice (RNFJA), en el último año hubo un femicidio cada 44 horas en nuestro país.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the femicide take place?
The crime occurred at a home located on Pedro Morán al 5200, near the intersection with Alta Gracia and Lope de Vega in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Devoto, according to verified police sources.
Who alerted the authorities?
A 21-year-old man called 911 at 6.50 after being awakened by his 8-year-old sister, who discovered the attack while he was sleeping.
What is the legal status of the suspect?
The suspect was detained by the City Police roughly 200 meters from the house with knife wounds and transferred to the Vélez Sarsfield Hospital, where he remains in grave condition under police custody facing charges of femicide and attempted suicide.