JUAN LUNA AND THE PAZ PARDO DE TAVERA MASSACRE (SEPTEMBER 23, 1892)

(http://definitelyfilipino.com/blog/8-most-shocking-crimes-of-passion-in-philippine-history/)
Although much has been said about Juan Luna and his artisticprowess in the
internationally-acclaimed Spolarium, his dark side as a world-renowned painter also has a
chilling story to tell. After a heated argument with his wife, Maria Paz Pardo de Tavera, and his
mother-in-law, Juliana, his own evils took over Juan Luna. As a spontaneous act of fury, Juan
Luna killed both Maria and Juliana, leaving Felix (Juan Lunas brother-in-law) critically
wounded as well. Some says that it rooted from Lunas plan of relocating his family to Spain,
which was subsequently refused by Juliana knowing Lunas uncontrollable temper for so many
years. However, several historians have pointed out that Juan Lunas jealousy was the main
culprit in the crime. He suspected that his wife was having an extra-marital affair with a certain
Monsieur Dussaq. In the end, Juan Luna was acquitted because the court dismissed his case as a
crime committed during a temporary period of insanity.