José Manuel Lomas
José Manuel Lomas is an octogenarian bookseller from Ciudad Real, Spain, who gained national attention after fatally shooting an intruder in his home during an attempted burglary in August 2021. Initially convicted of homicide, he faced significant legal challenges but ultimately had his sentence reduced on appeal. Lomas has since become a symbol of the debate around self-defense laws in Spain, sparking public support and crowdfunding efforts to cover his legal and psychological expenses.
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José Manuel Lomas is the librarian from Ciudad Real who was convicted of homicide after shooting a thief in his home.
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