A body was found on Tuesday afternoon beside the workshops of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) and opposite the Son Banya settlement in Mallorca. Investigators from the National Police Homicide Group are conducting a careful, methodical ocular examination to document the scene where the bones appeared and to capture every detail for later analysis. [Citation: National Police authorities]
The discovery occurred around five in the afternoon. The person who discovered the remains alerted emergency services, triggering the deployment of a specialized police unit to the site. Officers from the Homicide Group and the Scientific Police moved in to perform a thorough ocular inspection and to secure potential evidence that could support the investigation. [Citation: Palma region police press release]
The investigators have approached the scene with precision, seeking traces that might clarify the circumstances surrounding the discovery and assist in identifying the person to whom the remains belonged. The skeletal remains were largely intact, yet at this stage neither the cause of death nor the sequence of events leading to the deposition of the body can be determined. [Citation: Forensic unit notes]
The finding has been reported to the court on guard duty so that orders can be issued for the lifting of the body. A forensic pathologist has been mobilized to assess the remains and coordinate the autopsy process with the appropriate authorities. [Citation: Judicial liaison statement]
The section below offers a focused update on potential DNA work and identification efforts. [Citation: Forensic planning]
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At this point, it is unclear whether the remains belong to a man or a woman. Investigators intend to extract a DNA sample to compare it with records of missing persons and other available genetic data to pursue a potential match. [Citation: DNA forensics protocol]
The bones found beside the EMT workshops and in front of the Son Banya settlement are slated for transport to the Palma Institute of Legal Medicine for a comprehensive autopsy. In particular, experts will examine the bones in detail for any signs of trauma or injury that could help determine the cause of death and clarify how the body came to rest at that location. [Citation: Palma Institute procedures]
During the autopsy pathologists will catalog all noticeable findings, including bone condition, preservation state, and any microscopic indicators that point to a timeline of events. The work will involve cross-checking environmental clues found at the scene with medical history records and regional crime statistics to build a clearer picture of what happened. Medical examiners may also coordinate with law enforcement to align forensic observations with witness statements or surveillance data that could exist nearby. [Citation: Forensic coordination notes]