The PJ said the woman is suspected of the crimes of homicide and desecration of a corpse. After an assault with a 'blunt object', the couple took the elderly man's body and hid it inside a well.
PJ detains woman suspected of killing elderly man in collusion with her partner
Monday, 19 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) is Portugal’s national criminal investigation force that handles serious crimes such as homicide, organised crime, corruption and major fraud. It conducts criminal inquiries alongside prosecutors, so if you are involved in or affected by a serious criminal case in Portugal the PJ leads investigative work and consular assistance may be helpful.
