The mother of a 25-year-old Spanish woman who chose euthanasia after years of trauma has launched a renewed effort to identify the men she says raped her daughter, using details allegedly recorded in the young woman's personal diary.

Noelia Castillo Ramos died on March 26 at a hospital in Barcelona under Spain's legal euthanasia framework.

The contents of the woman's diary gives details of assault

Noelia Castillo Ramos. Credit: Antena 3

The Daily Mail reported that she handed her diary to her mother, Yolanda Ramos, on the day she died.

She had reportedly endured three separate sexual assaults before turning 21, including an alleged gang rape after a night out at a nightclub.

Her mother now believes the diary contains crucial information that could help identify those responsible.

"Noelia spoke about the rapes on television, and on the very day she died, she gave me her diary. When I read it, I understood many things," Yolanda Ramos said in a video released alongside the filing of new complaints.

She hopes the information will help investigators identify the alleged attackers and move the case forward after years without arrests.

The matter drew widespread attention

According to reports, the journal describes how she met a waiter in the Tarragona town of Salou before allegedly being drugged, given alcohol and raped by three men.

Before her death, Castillo's decision to undergo euthanasia became the subject of an 18-month legal dispute led by her father, who sought to prevent the procedure from going ahead.

Supported by Christian advocacy groups, family members argued that years of trauma, along with borderline personality disorder, affected her ability to make such a significant decision.

However, Spanish courts, followed by the European Court of Human Rights, ruled that Castillo had the mental capacity to decide to end her life under Spain's euthanasia laws.

In one of her final television interviews with Spanish broadcaster Antena 3, she defended her decision, saying: "I simply want to go in peace and stop suffering."

She also said: "The happiness of a father, a mother, or a sister cannot take precedence over the happiness of a daughter."

Castillo had been left paraplegic following a failed suicide attempt in 2022, which resulted in a severe spinal cord injury.

Her mother's campaign centers on the diary, which she says revealed details that had not previously been known.

The case attracted widespread international attention, including scrutiny from the United States State Department after leaked diplomatic cables reportedly showed officials examining how Spanish authorities handled the case and whether sufficient safeguards exist for euthanasia requests involving people with severe psychiatric conditions or trauma.

The case also became the focus of online misinformation, with some right-wing political figures and anti-immigration groups falsely claiming that Castillo had been attacked by North African immigrants.

Spanish authorities have said that although Castillo publicly disclosed surviving two sexual assaults and an attempted rape before her death, she never identified the nationalities or identities of the alleged attackers.

Spain legalized euthanasia in 2021, allowing adults experiencing "serious, chronic, and disabling conditions" that cause "unbearable suffering" to request medical assistance to end their lives, even if they are not terminally ill.

The circumstances surrounding Castillo's death have fueled ongoing debate about the country's euthanasia legislation, with critics arguing that cases involving severe psychological trauma raise broader questions about mental health care, social support, and institutional protections for vulnerable people.

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A Spanish mother has filed official complaints with prosecutors after claiming a diary left behind by her daughter identifies the men she says were responsible for a brutal sexual assault that changed her life.

Noelia Castillo Ramos died by euthanasia in Spain in March 2026 at the age of 25, following a lengthy legal battle over her right to medically assisted dying. Her case attracted widespread attention across Spain after her parents unsuccessfully challenged the decision to allow the procedure.

Now, her mother, Yolanda Ramos, says her daughter's personal diary contains details of the alleged assault and could help investigators identify those responsible. Per The Daily Star, she has submitted complaints to public prosecutor offices in Barcelona and Tarragona, calling for a formal investigation.

Diary handed to mother on day of death

According to Ramos, her daughter gave her the diary on the day she died. After reading it, she decided to take its contents to prosecutors in the hope that justice could still be achieved.

The complaints reportedly include allegations that Castillo was drugged, given alcohol, and raped by three men after meeting a waiter in the town of Salou, in Spain's Tarragona province. The alleged assault has not resulted in any criminal convictions, and the claims remain allegations.

The diary also reportedly describes an earlier relationship in which Castillo said she had been coerced into sex by a former boyfriend.

Noelia Castillo Ramos. Credit: Antena 3

The Spanish Foundation of Christian Lawyers, which represents Ramos, released part of the diary alongside a statement that read: "Noelia wrote this before she died. She didn't want the truth to die with her, so she wrote about who raped her, how it happened, and how those aggressions destroyed her life.

"Today, those writings are in the hands of the prosecutor's office, because even after her death, justice can still be done. Share this video, so that no one can say tomorrow that they didn't know."

Family seeks justice after years of legal battles

Ramos also shared an emotional video explaining why she had decided to file the complaints.

She said: "I am the mother of Noela Castillo. I have decided to denounce the men who did so much harm to my daughter. I do it because I feel that is what she wanted. Noelia spoke of the rapes on television.

"And the same day she died, she gave me her diary, and when I read it, I understood many things. I feel that my daughter wanted the whole truth to be known someday. That is why I have decided to go to the prosecutor's office. Because I can't stand idly by. My daughter is not going to be returned to me,

"And I do it for her. And also for other girls who have experienced the same thing, but don't report it. And that is not fair. I just want justice. It's the only thing I can do for my daughter, Noelia Castillo. That she will never be forgotten. Thank you for listening to me."

Castillo had spoken publicly about living with mental illness and surviving two suicide attempts. The second, which she said followed a sexual assault in 2022, left her paralyzed and unable to use her legs.

Spain introduced legislation in 2021 allowing euthanasia and medically assisted dying for eligible patients. Castillo's application was approved by a medical body in Catalonia in 2024, but her father challenged the decision in court. After nearly two years of legal proceedings, judges ruled that she could proceed with euthanasia.

During one of her final television interviews, Castillo spoke about the disagreement within her family over her decision.

She said: "None of my family is in favour of euthanasia, obviously, because I'm another pillar of the family. But what about the pain that I've suffered all of these years?"

She also added: "The happiness of a father or a mother should not supersede the happiness of a daughter."

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The mother of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo Ramos, who is set to die by euthanasia today, made a final plea to save her daughter’s life.

It’s a tragic story, and one that could come to a sad end today.

Noelia Castillo Ramos has had a tragic and short life

The 25-year-old has been the victim of three rapes, once by an ex-boyfriend and a gang rape by three boys in 2022, after which she tried to end her own life.

She jumped from the fifth storey of a building in October 2022 after previously overdosing on medication, according to legal documents.

She didn’t die from the fall but was left paraplegic, and has been experiencing severe chronic pain that leaves her with no possibility for improvement in her quality of life, according to her medical records.

Noelia, who is from Barcelona in Spain, has wanted to die for some time and has been ‘very clear’ about her intentions.

From a care home in Barcelona she said: "None of my family is in favour of euthanasia. But what about all the pain I've suffered during all these years,

"The happiness of a father, a mother, or a sister cannot be more important than the life of a daughter."

Even before she put in her request to be allowed to die, she admits that she had ‘always felt alone’ and ‘saw my world as very dark’.

The pain makes everything ‘very difficult’ for her and there is no hope for her to improve.

Speaking to Spanish TV show Y Ahora Sonsoles, Noelia said: "I want to go now in peace and stop suffering, period.”

Noelia Castillo Ramos. Credit: Antena 3

Noelia’s parents have made objections to the decision

Noelia’s father filed a legal objection to her request to be allowed euthanasia in 2024, claiming her judgment was not sound, and said that the state had an obligation ‘to protect the lives of people, especially the most vulnerable’.

He and his team also argued that Noelia changed her mind about dying a few times.

Still, a judge ruled in her favor and said they had seen ‘no evidence of a scientific or expert character has been presented to contradict the many medical reports which support the decision [to end her life]’.

There have also been appeals made by Noelia’s mom, who has begged her daughter to reconsider.

Yolanda Ramos told Spanish media that she hopes her daughter will change her mind at the last minute, but said she will remain by her side ‘until the very end’.

She also revealed an anonymous letter had been received asking if a donor could give money to help the situation.

Yolanda read that letter, which said: "[Translated from Spanish] I know it's last-minute, but is there any amount of money or support I can offer directly to Noelia and her family to help her postpone her decision?

"Perhaps with a very significant amount of money and support, she could start rebuilding her life little by little."

Noelia and her mother Yolanda. Credit: Antena 3

"I'm willing to offer everything within my power so she can receive the physical and psychological help she needs, no matter the cost.

"In the meantime, tell her I have a large apartment and two cars, and I'm also willing to pay for rent in Barcelona for her and her mother, as well as psychological and psychiatric help."

Addressing her daughter directly, Yolanda said: "Therapists for you, Noelia. These are my final words if you're watching me, just in case. Just in case you want to.

"Honestly, to hear me - because I know you're watching me. The last thing I can do for you is help you come to terms with it.

"If you can come to terms with it, without anyone taking that euthanasia away from you - if you can come to terms with it, and you want to do it, I'm here with you. Just as I'll be there for the bad times, I'll also be there for the very good times."

Noelia has been 'very clear' about her decision. Credit: Antena 3

Noelia’s tragic final interview

Despite these pleas from those closest to her, Noelia has no plans to change her mind.

"None of my family is in favor. I am a pillar of the family," she said.

"I am leaving them suffering. But what about my suffering?”

She said that she wants to ‘die looking pretty’ and will wear her prettiest dress and make-up before the procedure.

She claims she has invited her family to say goodbye, but ultimately wants to be alone in her care home room when she dies.

She will have four pictures with her at the time, one of her painting a portrait of her mother, another of a childhood pet, one from her first day of school, and another from her childhood to remind her of ‘happy’ times in her life.

Spain legalized assisted dying and voluntary euthanasia in 2021. Credit: Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images

The law in Spain regarding euthanasia

Spain legalized voluntary euthanasia and assisted dying for citizens five years ago, so long as the criteria are met.

Voluntary euthanasia refers to adults being administered a lethal injection by a doctor, whereas assisted dying is prescription of drugs to a terminally ill person to be administered by the person themselves.

Only those with ‘serious and incurable’ conditions that cause ‘unbearable suffering’ can be eligible.

They must also prove that they can give informed consent to the decision.

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A heartbreaking video has surfaced showing Noelia Castillo Ramos, the paralyzed woman who died by euthanasia, trying to walk again with crutches in the days before her death.

In the clip, her father, Geronimo Castillo, is seen encouraging her as she carefully attempts a few steps. He can be heard cheering her on and calling her a “machine,” as she manages a brief smile despite clearly struggling.

The 25-year-old, from Barcelona, made global headlines after choosing to end her life at an assisted living facility in Sant Pere de Ribes on Thursday. Her death followed a lengthy legal fight lasting more than a year and a half.

Life-changing events that led to euthanasia

She had been left paralyzed from the waist down after jumping from a fifth-floor window four years ago, in the aftermath of a gang rape. She later revealed she had also been abused by an ex-partner and assaulted by three men shortly before the incident. “I didn't report it because it was days before I tried to kill myself,” she said.

Since then, she had been living with constant, severe pain and spoke openly about her desire to end her suffering. “None of my family is in favor of euthanasia. But what about all the pain I've suffered during all these years?” she said.

She also addressed her family’s opposition, saying: “The happiness of a father, a mother, or a sister cannot be more important than the life of a daughter.”

Noelia Castillo Ramos. Credit: Antena 3

Although her loved ones were able to say their goodbyes, Noelia chose to be alone when the procedure took place. She reportedly passed away with four photos of “happy” memories beside her.

A final decision after lengthy legal matters

Her decision led to a legal challenge from her father, who argued she was not capable of making a “free and conscious decision.” Noelia strongly rejected this, saying: “He hasn't respected my decision and he never will.”

She also spoke candidly about their strained relationship: “I understand. He's a father and he doesn't want to lose a daughter, but he doesn't listen to me. He never calls me, he never writes to me. The only thing he does is bring me food. Why does he want me alive? To keep me in a hospital?”

Her request was eventually approved under Spain’s euthanasia laws despite backlash and protest from some, first introduced in 2021 for people with serious or chronic conditions.

Before her death, she shared a final message after contacting Antena 3: “I've finally done it. Let's see if I can finally rest because I can't take this family anymore, the pain, everything that torments me from what I've been through.”

She added: “I don't want to be an example for anyone, it's simply my life, and that's all.”

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Warning: This article may contain some distressing information.

A 25-year-old woman shared a heartbreaking three-word message before tragically dying by euthanasia.

Noelia Castillo Ramos, who was left paraplegic following a suicide attempt after a brutal sexual assault, had opened up about her desire to end her pain.

Just days before her death, she told Spanish TV programme Y Ahora Sonsoles that she wanted to "leave in peace".

"I was very clear about it from the beginning," she said, cited by The Sun. "None of my family is in favor of euthanasia."

"Obviously, because I'm another pillar of the family. I'm leaving, and you're staying here with all the pain. But I think, all the pain I've suffered over the years... I just want to leave in peace now and stop suffering, full stop," she added.

Noelia Castillo Ramos shared a 3-word message. Credit: Antena 3

Final Hours At The Hospital

Ramos died at a hospital near Barcelona after receiving three injections, with the procedure designed to "ensure a death without suffering".

The first two injections induced deep sedation, while the third caused cardiac arrest. It is believed that she passed away around 20 minutes after the process began.

Her mother, Yolanda Ramos, spent the final night with her at Sant Camil Hospital, alongside other family members, including her father, siblings, and grandmother.

Although the procedure was initially scheduled for 6pm, it began around 6.30pm, after Ramos asked for more time with her loved ones.

She ultimately chose to be alone in the room with the doctor administering the injections.

Legal Battle and Family Divide

Ramos’s decision came after a lengthy legal fight led by her father, Geronimo Castillo, who tried to block the euthanasia with support from a conservative legal group.

Despite the challenge, courts ruled that her mental faculties were "intact" and that her decision was "free, conscious and informed" under Spain’s euthanasia laws.

The European Court of Human Rights and Spain’s Constitutional Court ultimately upheld her right to proceed, following legislation introduced in 2021 allowing assisted dying for those with "serious, chronic and disabling" conditions.

Her mother remained by her side despite being against the decision. She previously said: "I am not in favour of euthanasia, of course I am not in favour, but I will always be by her side until the very last moment, as long as she allows me."

She also shared a final plea with her loved one, which read: “These are my final words. There’s nothing more I can do. If you decide to go ahead, I’ll be there for you, but if you change your mind, I’ll be there for the good times too."

Ramos chose to die alone. Credit: David Sacks/Getty Images

Years of Trauma and Suffering

Ramos’s life had been marked by trauma from a young age.

She struggled with mental health issues after her parents separated, and was receiving psychiatric care by the age of 13.

She later suffered two sexual assaults, including a gang rape in a nightclub that she did not report to police. The horrific attack led to her suicide attempt on October 4, 2022, when she jumped from a fifth-floor window.

The fall left her with a severe and irreversible spinal cord injury that confined her to a wheelchair and caused constant pain that made sleep difficult.

She was also diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and another compulsive obsessive condition.

Speaking about her struggles, she said: "Before requesting euthanasia, I saw my world as very dark. I had no goals or objectives...I have always felt alone, I have never felt understood, and no one has ever empathized with me."

Her case has reignited debate around assisted dying, with critics arguing laws fail to protect vulnerable people, while supporters insist individuals should have the right to choose.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

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