José Bretón
José Bretón is a convicted murderer who was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the killing of his two children, Ruth and José, in 2011. He has recently been in the news for admitting to the crime in a book, marking the first time he has publicly acknowledged his guilt, which has sparked renewed outrage and legal action from the children's mother.
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José Bretón is described as a father who committed heinous acts against his children.
¿Quién inventó el mal?
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-05
José Bretón is mentioned in relation to a parricide case that influenced the proposed legislation on vicario violence.
Debilidades de una ley necesaria | Opinión
Spain· 2025-10-04José Bretón is the perpetrator who recounted the murder of his two children.
¿Es posible frenar la violencia vicaria sin callar voces? | OpiniónSpain· 2025-10-02
José Bretón is mentioned as having a testimony in the book 'El odio' and is portrayed negatively regarding his desire to publish.
Una ley para convertir la mera palabra en delito | OpiniónSpain· 2025-10-02
José Bretón was condemned for the murder of his two children, which has influenced discussions on new legal measures.
Ana Redondo, sobre la ley de violencia vicaria: “Queremos que la norma acompañe a la sociedad” | SociedadSpain· 2025-09-30
José Bretón was involved in the murder of his children, which sparked controversy around a book about the case.
PAU: De la privatización universitaria a las redes sociales: los artículos de EL PAÍS, protagonistas de la Selectividad | EducaciónSpain· 2025-06-03
José Bretón was the subject of a controversial book that was postponed.
Netflix suspende el estreno de la docuserie de ‘true crime’ ‘Angi: Crimen y castigo’ por orden judicial | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-05-01
José Bretón is mentioned as a perpetrator who murdered his children and later gave an interview about the book 'El odio'.
Igualdad estudia una reforma del Código Penal para proteger a las víctimas de violencia vicaria ante casos como el del libro ‘El odio’, sobre José Bretón | SociedadSpain· 2025-04-30José Bretón was convicted for the murder of his two children in 2011 and is the subject of Martín's book.
Luisgé Martín, autor del libro sobre José Bretón: “Que se retire sin haber sido leído forma parte de sociedades prefascistas” | CulturaSpain· 2025-04-22José Bretón is mentioned as the perpetrator of the murder of Ruth Ortiz's children, illustrating the severe consequences of domestic violence.
Cira García Domínguez, jueza de violencia machista: “Escuchar a una víctima es otra forma de reparación” | SociedadSpain· 2025-04-21
José Bretón is the man who murdered his two children in Spain in 2011.
Editorial Anagrama decidió no publicar libro sobre hombre que asesinó a sus hijos en España
Venezuela· 2025-04-16José Bretón was convicted for the murder of his children in 2011.
Anagrama renuncia definitivamente a la publicación de ‘El odio’, el libro sobre José Bretón que escribe Luisgé Martín | CulturaSpain· 2025-04-16José Bretón is known for the tragic crime of murdering his two children in 2011.
La última novela de Aixa de la Cruz, versos de ultratumba de Spoon River, la trampa de la cancelación y otros libros de la semana | BabeliaSpain· 2025-04-12
José Bretón is the confessed murderer whose actions are the basis of Luisgé Martín's book.
‘El odio’
Andorra· 2025-04-12
José Bretón recounts how he killed his children in a book.
La Fiscalía de Barcelona pide al juez que ordene a Anagrama enviarles el libro sobre José Bretón | CulturaSpain· 2025-04-11José Bretón was involved in the murder of two children, which Luisgé Martín intended to write about.
El escritor ante el asesino: Capote, Carrère y Luisgé Martín | BabeliaSpain· 2025-04-11
José Bretón is the convicted murderer of his two children, Ruth and José.
La Audiencia de Barcelona avala la publicación del libro donde José Bretón confiesa el asesinato de sus hijos | CulturaSpain· 2025-04-09José Bretón is the father who committed the murder of his two children.
Literatura incómoda - Columna de Diana Pardo
Colombia· 2025-04-03
José Bretón is referred to as the father of the minors who were murdered in 2011.
La Fiscalía investiga si Canal Sur vulneró el honor de los hijos de Bretón al difundir sus imágenes | SociedadSpain· 2025-03-31José Bretón was the second child murdered by José Bretón.
Anagrama detiene la novela sobre el crimen de José Bretón, quien asesinó a sus dos hijosDominican Republic· 2025-03-30
José Bretón was convicted for the murder of his two young children in 2011.
Ruth Ortiz denuncia a Bretón por posible quebrantamiento de condena tras la publicación de extractos del libro ‘El odio’ | SociedadSpain· 2025-03-27José Bretón is known for murdering his two children in a highly publicized crime in 2011.
Anagrama suspende de manera indefinida la distribución de ‘El odio’, el libro sobre el crimen de José Bretón | CulturaSpain· 2025-03-27José Bretón is mentioned in the context of a discussion about the controversy surrounding the book 'El odio'.
José Bretón: Notas sobre la polémica en torno a ‘El odio’ | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-27
José Bretón killed his six-year-old daughter and two-year-old son in the southern city of Córdoba by drugging them, before burning their bodies.
Literary portrait of Spanish child murderer prompts freedom of speech debate – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-27
José Bretón is a convicted murderer who killed his two children and is portrayed as someone who is enthusiastic about being interviewed.
Bretón entusiasmado | Opinión | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-03-26
José Bretón is the parricide whose actions led to the tragic deaths of his two children.
Contar el horror, respetar a las víctimas | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-26José Bretón is the confessed murderer of his two children.
Boicot antes de leer | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-25José Bretón is a convicted murderer serving 40 years for killing his children.
La Fiscalía de Menores de Barcelona recurre la decisión del juez e insiste en suspender la publicación de ‘El odio’ | CulturaSpain· 2025-03-25José Bretón is known for murdering his two children, Ruth and José, in 2011.
‘El odio’ y la inhumanidad de lo humano | BabeliaSpain· 2025-03-25
José Bretón is the aggressor of Ruth Ortiz, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his crimes.
Ruth Ortiz y los monos voladores | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-25