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Noelia Castillo dies after accessing euthanasia in Spain
Noelia's story was marked by a suicide attempt in October 2022, following a multiple sexual assault that left her paraplegic.
TL;DR
- Noelia Castillo, 25, passed away after receiving euthanasia on Thursday in Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona.
- Her euthanasia was approved in July 2024 by the Guarantee and Evaluation Commission of Catalonia.
- Her father, represented by Abogados Cristianos, filed multiple judicial appeals, which were dismissed by various courts, including the Constitutional Court and the ECHR.
- Noelia had been paraplegic since a multiple sexual assault in October 2022, following which she attempted suicide.
- Despite claims by Abogados Cristianos about her mental state, courts affirmed her firm decision and capacity to request euthanasia since April 2024.