Civil guards at a farm in Madrid’s Brea de Tajo district reported a troubling case this week involving two missing people who were later found dead. The bodies of an 18-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman bore signs of violence, signaling a serious crime. The couple had been missing since December 15 and were connected to the local community through neighbors and relatives who were questioned as part of the investigation.
In the follow-up investigation conducted by the police department, investigators identified a 35-year-old Spanish neighbor as the primary suspect. The man reportedly died on December 23 after a collision while riding his bicycle and moving a van on the R-3 highway near Mejorada del Campo. Authorities indicate that his death occurred after the suspected double crime, and they are examining whether the two events are linked beyond the apparent sequence of incidents.
The day prior to the man’s death, officers obtained statements from several people connected to the case, including relatives and neighbors who had interactions with the couple. These interviews were part of the ongoing effort to establish the timeline and the relationships involved in the events leading up to the disappearance and murders.
The 33-year-old woman, Shirley, and her 18-year-old partner were reported missing on December 15, and their disappearance prompted a large-scale response from local authorities who gathered information from a wide circle of acquaintances and family members. The investigation has focused on reconstructing where the couple went after they disappeared and who might have had contact with them during that period.
Following the discovery of their bodies, forensic investigators transported them to the Forensic Medicine Institute for autopsies to determine the exact manner in which the couple was harmed and the sequence of events that led to their deaths. The autopsy results are expected to provide critical evidence that will help investigators understand whether the crime was premeditated and how the victims were attacked.
Authorities continue to work to establish the nature of the relationship, if any, between the suspect and the victims. The investigation remains active as detectives review surveillance footage, analyze physical evidence, and pursue additional interviews with people who may hold information relevant to the case. The community awaits further details as inquiries progress and the forensic findings come to light.