A woman and her 12-year-old daughter were found dead in an apartment in Xilxes, Castellón.

The Civil Guard is investigating the deaths of a woman and her 12-year-old daughter. Both were found dead this Tuesday in an apartment in Xilxes, Castellón, according to sources at the City Hall cited by the EFE news agency. Emergency services received a report this afternoon of a possible double homicide. A local police patrol and a Civil Guard patrol were dispatched to the residence. The woman was registered in the VioGén system. A few days ago, her situation was assessed, and a "medium risk" was detected. The husband had a restraining order in place until 2027. Municipal sources add that the victims belong to a well-known deaf family in the town. Xilxes has a population of approximately 3,000.