A Coruña court sentences four men to 74 years for the brutal murder of Samuel Luiz, sparking nationwide outrage and protests
A Coruña: So, you heard about that tragic case, right? Four guys just got sentenced for the awful murder of Samuel Luiz back in 2021. It was a brutal attack that really shook Spain and got people out protesting everywhere.
Samuel was just 24 and a nursing assistant. He was out with friends one night when things took a terrible turn. He stepped outside a club to make a video call, and some guys thought he was filming them. They confronted him, and it escalated quickly.
Before he knew it, Samuel was being punched and kicked. His friends tried to help, but it was too late. He ended up in the hospital and sadly passed away that same morning. It was heartbreaking.
Fast forward to last November, and a jury found those four men guilty. This week, they were sentenced to a total of 74 years in prison. The judge really laid it out, saying the crime was severe and caused immense pain to Samuel’s family.
One of the guys, Montaña, was particularly cruel, even using homophobic slurs during the attack. The judge pointed out how he showed no empathy at all. It’s just sickening to think about.
They also have to pay Samuel’s family a hefty compensation. The whole thing sparked outrage across Spain, with protests popping up in major cities. People were holding signs saying, “Your homophobia is killing us.”
Even the Prime Minister spoke out, calling it a savage act and promising that Spain won’t back down on rights and freedoms. It’s a tough situation, but hopefully, this sends a message that such violence won’t be tolerated.
