The court in Palma has found Eduardo EER guilty of murder in a case that revolves around a plan to harm Elisabeth PM. On 18 June 2018, in Menorca, a drink was prepared that contained a lethal dose of MDMA, after which Elisabeth was left to drown in a jacuzzi. A glass of sangria preceded the fatal sequence, and the jurors concluded that Elisabeth did not die by accident. The verdict notes that the jury reached its decision unanimously after considering the evidence presented at trial.
Following the verdict, the Office of the Prosecutor and the Balearic Government reaffirmed their positions. The prosecution is seeking a sentence of up to 25 years in prison, while the defense has urged for the minimum enforceable term. The charges additionally include a demand for damages of 150,000 euros to be paid to Elisabeth’s parents.
in June 2018
The events took place at an industrial warehouse in Ciutadella during June 2018. Initially, authorities described the death as an accident, with Eduardo telling police that he had fallen asleep and woken to find Elisabeth drowned. The widow’s status changed later as new evidence emerged.
Elisabeth’s family later noted that an eight-hour recording recovered from the victim’s cell phone provided crucial incriminating content, leading to renewed investigations and the eventual arrest of the survivor eight months after the incident.
There are international dimensions to the case as well. Venezuela had issued an extradition order seeking Eduardo’s return for a separate murder in 2010, but that request was denied on the basis of his Spanish nationality.
Experts and observers emphasize that the case underscores the importance of thorough investigative work, including forensic analysis and the careful examination of digital evidence, in resolving questions surrounding alleged premeditation and intent. The proceedings continue to unfold within the legal framework of the Balearic Islands, with attention to the rights of all parties involved and the ongoing impact on Elisabeth’s family and the local community.
Attribution: Legal reporting and court records compiled for ongoing coverage in the Balearic Islands and cross-border law enforcement archives. The narrative above reflects the consolidated findings presented during the trial and subsequent statements by official bodies involved in the case.