A witness described a confrontation that unfolded in a city apartment, detailing how the events began with a knock at the door and ended in tragedy. The testimony, given at a late stage of the trial, concerns the actions of a man identified as Jorge Ignacio, a person of interest in a case involving multiple allegations. It is noted that the victim, Elena, a 31-year-old Brazilian woman, died on April 3 after suffering for nine days in a Valencia medical facility. The account places the incident on March 25, 2019, within a residence near Gran Via Marqués del Turia, at a location where the accused is alleged to have carried out his first murder.
The witness recalled that four women were present in a fourth-floor apartment that morning. Elena was among them, along with a Brazilian friend, a Colombian woman with Cuban roots, and another unnamed witness. The morning began with the preparation of a meal when a bell rang. The door was opened, and the accused entered, but his attention was not directed toward any of them. He reportedly declared a desire to meet women who liked to party, and Elena, along with her guest, decided to proceed with a party arrangement. It was explained that the party involved cocaine use, with a distinction made that the substance was not ingested in any intimate manner.
The room where the party occurred was described as spacious and intimate, located at the end of a long hallway. A security camera captured the exact time, showing the clock reading 14:51 as the entry into a different area of the residence, where the accused’ presence remained unrecognized at that moment.
The manager, who had administered an hour-long contract, waited in the entrance area. Although not witnessing the immediate events outside the door, the manager heard sounds signaling that the session would end. Moments before the clock expired, footsteps were heard in the hallway, and the front door opened but did not close properly. The manager went to check and found the door ajar. The security footage later showed the man leaving the scene calmly at 4:02 a.m.
Approaching the room after the door’s ajar status was noticed, the witness described a scene of escalating distress. The door was dark, and the bed appeared to be a focal point of concern. The witness entered the room and found Elena in a state of mortal fear, recalling that she believed something terrible had occurred. She described feeling unable to move, crying softly, and calling for help from a friend. The emotional strain was intense, and the witness later described the moment as one of the most harrowing she had experienced as a professional.
In the days that followed, coworkers and witnesses tried to piece together what had happened. Paramedics arrived after Elena stopped breathing, and the medical team faced a critical period in which resuscitation efforts were undertaken. A colleague eventually carried Elena to an ambulance, with additional support from emergency responders and hospital staff. The medical team noted signs consistent with acute crises and epileptic-like events, but cheered the possibility that timely intervention might still alter the outcome. Tests in the emergency department revealed the presence of cocaine in the patient, though other substances were not detected in a way that could be confirmed at that time.
The clinical team documented that Elena experienced multiple cardiac and respiratory events. Despite initial stabilization, further deterioration occurred, ultimately leading to a transition to the intensive care unit. The medical panel discussed the patient’s status with prosecutors, explaining that the observed seizures did not necessarily mean a chronic epilepsy diagnosis but could arise from a combination of factors, including toxin exposure. The medical staff described a very low level of consciousness, with a Glasgow coma scale score indicating a severe impairment.
A subsequent review covered the patient’s condition after admission, including the moment when an automated response team administered adrenaline and other lifesaving measures. Urine testing was performed to assess possible toxins, yielding a positive result for cocaine while other substances could not be ruled out. Throughout the proceedings, the medical team stressed that responsiveness to treatment frequently varies with substance interactions and individual physiology. The witnesses emphasized that, once the patient arrived at the hospital, rapid escalation of care was required, highlighting the critical role of timely medical intervention.
As the trial continues, the focus remains on reconstructing the sequence of events that led to the fatal outcome. The testimony reflects the emotional toll on those involved and underscores the challenges faced by emergency responders when confronted with sudden, severe medical crises in the context of a room already filled with tension and fear. The case raises questions about the chain of events, the conditions surrounding the room, and the responsibilities of those who were present at the scene. The investigation continues as authorities review the hospital records, the security footage, and the testimonies of multiple witnesses who were present in the building on that day.