The couple risks being dumped because they are a guarantor of their daughter, who hid a debt of 250,000 euros, and is now raising funds so as not to lose the house.
Rosa and Aristides Santos, an elderly couple of 71 and 74, are facing a dump order After the tragic death of daughter Ruth and granddaughter Maria. Both were murdered by Ruth’s companion, José Januário, who committed suicide shortly after the crime.
Ruth, 45, had contracted a loan For the purchase of a property, with parents as guarantors. However, without the family knowing, it accumulated a debt of 250,000 euros. After his death, the bank took the property and decided to put the parents’ house for sale to cover the amount missing.
Given the risk of parents losing their house, the other son of the couple, Nelson Santos, started a Funds Raising Campaign to regain the housing. Funds raising online and through local events have already raised 28,000 euros. This Monday, Nelson signed the promissory contract for the purchase and sale of his parents’ house, ensuring a period of four months to settle the remaining 148 500 euros, the.
Nelson’s struggle has been fruit thanks to the support of the community. “My father was a porter and my mother was continuous in a school, knowing several generations of childrenwho are adults today and have helped us, ”he explains.
The double homicide took place on January 30 in Lunch, Sesimbra. José Januário, 43, who had been dating Ruth for 14 years, murdered his companion and stepdaughter Maria, 17, before committing suicide. According to reports, José has undergone a behavioral change in recent years, refusing medical treatment and showing signs of emotional instability. The crime was motivated by a DISCUSSION ON ONLINE GAMES between him and Mary.
The tragedy also affected Little Constance, 16 months old, daughter of Ruth, who was rescued alive and was under the care of the paternal grandparents.
