A woman named Eleonora, originally from Italy and around 50 years old, was murdered in an apartment located on rue Philippe Baucq in Etterbeek, Brussels. Her ex-partner, known to the police as a man in his twenties named Hassan who had recently been released from prison, is believed to be responsible for the femicide and is currently on the run. The victim was apparently a victim of domestic abuse, and her roommate, Osama, found her body under the couch in the apartment they shared for around two years. Witnesses reported fights between Eleonora and Hassan, and police had intervened previously. The investigation is ongoing, and the Deputy Crown Prosecutor has ordered the collection of evidence and witness statements.
A feminicide took place this Tuesday followingnoon in Etterbeek, in the Brussels region. It took place in an apartment located rue Philippe Baucq. The victim’s name is Eleonora, a Brussels woman of Italian origin. She is regarding fifty years old. Obviously, it was her ex-companion who would have killed her. It would be a certain Hassan, a man in his twenties known to the police. He would also have recently been released from prison. The man is on the run.
She was under the sofa
Eleonora would have been a “battered woman”. She had her throat slit in her home, an apartment where she sublet”for regarding two yearss” a room at Osama. It is this roommate, Osama, who discovered the body on Tuesday. It is 2 p.m. when he hears the first cries. He testifies in the RTL Info 1 p.m.: “I asked her if she needed anything. I called her but she didn’t answer. I knocked, she didn’t answer. There was loud music. I opened the door, I entered. She was under the couch and only her feet were sticking out.”
Shortly before the tragedy, Osama confides that he opened the door of the building to Hassan. The man had his habits in the neighborhood. The waitress of a bar testifies regarding the suspect: “He has shaved hair. He is 26 years old. He was dressed normally. He has jeans with a jacket. Visually speaking, when you see him in the street you won’t think he’s someone dangerous.”
Ongoing investigation
The roommate mentions “fights every days” between Hassan and Eleonora. The police reportedly intervened several times. The youngster then returned to prison, giving no sign of life, until last March. Hassan wanted to reconnect with Eleonora, but she would have him” cleared”. The police and the emergency services arrived on the spot. But Eleonora unfortunately died. The alleged murderer is on the run.
The Brussels public prosecutor’s office spoke regarding this case on Thursday: “On April 4 around 3:40 p.m. the police of the Montgomery area were called for an incident in Etterbeek, rue Philippe Baucq. On the spot the police services discovered the lifeless body of a woman (53 years old). The emergency services immediately were called to the scene. They might only confirm her death. Informed of the facts, the Deputy Crown Prosecutor ordered the first duties of the investigation, namely the hearing of witnesses, the camera investigation and the intervention of the laboratory of the federal judicial police. An investigating judge was called in for the charge of murder and descended on the scene in the presence of the prosecution. The investigation is continuing and in the interest of the latter. here, the prosecution will not make any further comments on this case.”
The tragedy of Eleonora’s feminicide highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the dangers faced by women in abusive relationships. It is heartbreaking to see how a life can be taken in such horrific circumstances. Our thoughts go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. The ongoing investigation will hopefully lead to the apprehension and justice for Hassan, the alleged murderer. We must continue to raise awareness and take action to prevent domestic violence and protect those who are vulnerable.
