A 42-year-old man who died this Saturday, March 28, in a road accident in the municipality of Avis, Portalegre district, is the suspect in the murder of his 28-year-old ex-partner in Castelo de Vide, a judicial source revealed. The man died after his car went off the road on the EN243. Earlier, authorities had been alerted to the murder of the woman at her home in Castelo de Vide. The Judicial Police (PJ) confirmed the case is being investigated as a homicide in the context of domestic violence.
Motorist who died in Avis suspected of killing woman in Castelo de Vide
Saturday, 28 March 2026RSS
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The PJ (Polícia Judiciária) is Portugal's national criminal investigation police agency, founded in 1945. Operating under the Ministry of Justice and supervised by the Public Ministry (prosecutors), the PJ is a "higher criminal police body" specializing in serious and complex crimes. Mission: The PJ assists judicial and prosecuting authorities by investigating terrorism, organized crime, homicide, kidnapping, drug trafficking, corruption, cybercrime, financial crime, and money laundering. It conducts forensic examinations, operates Portugal's Interpol and Europol liaison offices, and maintains specialized units including the National Counterterrorism Unit and National Anti-Corruption Unit. Difference from PSP/GNR: While PSP (civilian urban police) and GNR (military rural police) focus on preventive policing, public order, and investigating minor crimes, the PJ exclusively handles serious crime investigation requiring specialized technical and scientific expertise. PSP and GNR report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs; PJ reports to the Ministry of Justice. PJ officers receive higher pay and prestige but face greater operational risk.
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