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Noelia, the Spanish victim of multiple rapes, who attempted suicide and was left paraplegic, died by euthanasia

Noelia, the 25-year-old Spanish woman who became paraplegic as a consequence of a suicide attempt, received euthanasia this Thursday, March 26, after a long legal battle with her father.

Noelia, the Spanish victim of multiple rapes, who attempted suicide and was left paraplegic, died by euthanasia

TL;DR

  • Noelia, 25, who was left paraplegic after a suicide attempt, received euthanasia on March 26.
  • Her father engaged in a lengthy legal battle to prevent the assisted death, citing mental health concerns.
  • Noelia had a history of suffering, including sexual assaults and previous suicide attempts.
  • The case sparked debate in Spain, a country with a strong Catholic heritage.
  • Legal approvals for euthanasia in Spain require the applicant to be capable and conscious, with written confirmation and evaluation commission authorization.
  • Over 1,123 people had received euthanasia in Spain by the end of 2024 since the law came into effect.

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