A 47-year-old Civil Guard officer was detained in Torrevieja on suspicion of murdering his 54-year-old roommate after an incident that began with a sexual encounter the previous morning. Early reports indicate the motive may have involved financial stress, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The suspect sustained a serious head injury during the confrontation, though investigators have not yet determined the exact weapon used in the fatal assault.
The incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. at a residence on Torrevieja’s La Loma street. The roommate who was found dead had returned home and alerted authorities upon discovering the body, prompting the initial response from police and emergency services.
Blood traces and initial response
Officers arrived at the scene and began a thorough examination of the apartment. Numerous bloodstains were observed, triggering a standard protocol for violent deaths and the deployment of investigative resources to secure the area and gather evidence.
Judicial police investigators and the Criminalistics Laboratory were mobilized to conduct a rapid on-site assessment while the Torrevieja protection court authorized the removal of the body. The operation also involved the presence of a judge to oversee the procedures and ensure proper chain of custody for forensic analysis.
Investigators conducted interviews and collected statements from neighbors who described hearing a heated exchange over financial matters followed by a loud impact. These accounts helped establish a sequence of events surrounding the fatal incident and the relationship between the two occupants.
Autopsy and findings
The body was transported to the Alicante Institute of Forensic Medicine for an autopsy to determine whether the fatal injury resulted from a single blow or if additional injuries contributed to the death. The autopsy results are expected to provide clarity on the mechanisms of the fatal trauma and whether other factors were involved.
Both men are described as Spanish nationals. The suspect, already known to authorities for past offenses including threats, family violence, and related crimes, remains in custody as investigations continue. The data gathered from neighbors, the roommate’s statements, and on-site observations have led investigators to pursue the theory that the person who reported the discovery may have attempted to conceal part of the truth during the initial inquiry. The investigation progressed to identify the suspect as the probable perpetrator of murder.
La Loma street has a history of serious crime. In September 2016, a man was murdered and his dismembered body was discovered in the Elche landfill, an incident that remains a somber reference point for the local authorities as they reexamine ongoing cases and reinforce investigative measures.