Law enforcement and local residents are working to understand a troubling discovery that occurred this morning in Lorca, near the parish church of Santa Maria. A body was found by a town resident, who alerted authorities after noticing the scene in the early hours. Officials have confirmed the individual is male, though his identity has not yet been released, and investigators are following standard procedures to determine how long the body had been there and the circumstances leading to the death. The case is being treated with seriousness and caution as officers collect evidence at the site and coordinate with the local community to piece together what happened before the person was found.
Early assessments point to the possibility that the deceased may be the 71-year-old man reported missing on July 17. At this stage, authorities say no hypothesis has been ruled out, and they are keeping an open mind as the inquiry progresses. The priority remains establishing the sequence of events that led to the discovery and verifying the man’s identity through official channels. The investigation will consider all angles, including timing, location, and any potential links to recent activities in the area.
The area around the church was secured by patrol units and maintained under protection by the National Police. The neighborhood features a network of narrow streets and uneven slopes, which has complicated initial access for responders arriving to the scene. The body was located in a field with dense vegetation, about a meter tall, where visibility was restricted by brush and undergrowth, prompting careful search procedures and the use of appropriate equipment to ensure safe handling by the responders. Police and supporting services are working to preserve the integrity of the scene while they gather evidence from nearby surroundings to help establish a broader context for the incident.
According to witnesses and the statements provided by neighbors, the deceased may have been exposed to outdoor elements for several days. The resident who found the body described how the scene was approached after he first noticed signs of distress on the route to his workplace, and how he followed a trail that led to the secluded area where the body was ultimately located on Juan Pérez Street. His quick call to emergency services enabled responders to arrive promptly, securing the location and initiating the standard procedures for processing a fatality. Investigators are reviewing all aspects of the report to corroborate the timeline and verify any connections to other ongoing cases in the area.
Two firefighters were dispatched to the scene to recover the body and remove it for transport to the appropriate authorities for examination. According to police communications, the team faced a narrow passage between a residence and a livestock area, with thick vegetation adding to the challenge of accessing the exact location where the body lay. The effort involved coordinated movement through confined spaces and careful handling of the field environment to prevent disturbance to potential evidence. As the investigation unfolds, officers will analyze nearby footprints, vegetation patterns, and any objects found in the immediate vicinity to support the determination of the cause and manner of death and to establish a clearer picture of the sequence that led to this morning’s discovery.