The Attack and Discovery
In the early hours of Thursday, a 56-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 40-year-old wife to death in their home on Pedro Morán 5200, near Lope de Vega, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Devoto. The victim, identified as Romina Calvo, suffered at least one fatal knife wound to the neck. The couple's 8-year-old daughter discovered the crime and woke her 21-year-old brother, who then called 911 at 6:50 AM.[S1][S2][S4]
According to a bakery employee working next door, she heard a heated argument and a shout before the attack. The son told police he was sleeping when his sister alerted him, saying, 'Wake up, dad killed mom.' He found his mother unconscious and immediately sought help.[S1][S4]
The Suspect's Apprehension
After the attack, the suspect fled on foot but was located by police about 200 meters from the scene. He had knife wounds to his neck, abdomen, and femur, which authorities believe were self-inflicted. He was taken to Hospital Vélez Sarsfield, where he remains in serious condition under police custody.[S1][S2][S5]
Alberto Crescenti, head of the SAME emergency service, confirmed that the victim showed no vital signs upon their arrival due to severe bleeding. The suspect is formally accused of femicide, and the case is being handled by Judge Diego Bonanno's court, with Secretary Juan Pablo Petrecca.[S1][S3][S5]
Investigation and Background
Investigators are working to determine if there were prior reports of gender-based violence. A construction worker who knew the suspect described him as calm, with no visible signs of violence. The presence of the children during the incident is a key focus of the investigation.[S2][S4]
Authorities are also examining how the 8-year-old girl became aware of the attack, with initial reports suggesting she may have seen it through the home's security cameras. The investigation continues to reconstruct the full sequence of events.[S6]
