Tragic Investigation Unfolds After Juvenile Elevates Homicide Case in Vigo
An intense incident drew national police attention when an 18-year-old girl became the center of a homicide inquiry. Allegations of a group sexual assault surfaced after investigators linked the crime to an apartment in Vigo during the previous weekend. The operation extended into the early hours from Saturday to Sunday, leading to the detention of two suspects inside the building. Authorities report that a third individual arrived later at the Vigo police station with legal counsel, without carrying a mobile phone. A notable element of the case is the claim that the assault was recorded on a cellphone. While no video has yet appeared at trial, investigators are exploring whether such footage exists and whether it may have been deleted before police intervention. The charges include sexual assault and the handling of private information connected to the investigation, with authorities pursuing accountability for anyone who records or disseminates intimate images, along with other related allegations.
The events began in the early hours of the weekend. The victim reportedly met with at least two of the detainees at a bar in the Areal district before they accompanied her to the Travesía de Vigo apartment, where the assault allegedly occurred and was captured on a mobile device, according to investigators and forensic specialists. The detainees are described as having Dominican descent, being acquainted with one another, and the home where the incident occurred is the residence of one of the group. A call from the victim, who briefly left the apartment, alerted the National Police, enabling the immediate arrest of two suspects near the building. The third suspect later turned himself in at the police office, accompanied by a lawyer. Two individuals are estimated to be between 18 and 20 years old, while the third is older but not approaching thirty.
The victim, shaken and anxious in the aftermath, was taken to a Vigo hospital for medical evaluation and forensic examination after officers arrived and cleared the residence. A medical report was prepared for court submission following standard protocol for sexual assault cases. Although the initial examination did not reveal serious external injuries, it does not exclude non-consensual intercourse. This aligns with recent rulings issued by the Vigo Court in similar cases.
Investigations indicate that those denying the assault were remanded in custody. The Vigo on-duty court currently oversees the case, with the possibility of reallocation to another investigative chamber. The presiding magistrate must decide whether to extend detention as the inquiry continues, potentially arranging court appearances by videoconference for those under scrutiny or transporting them to court from detention. Decisions hinge on the victim’s credibility, the seriousness of the alleged acts, and the potential penalties facing the young defendants.
In this developing case, prosecutors have charged the suspects with sexual assault and the disclosure of confidential information tied to the investigation. Court sources suggest a broader probe into whether intimate footage was recorded and the consequences for individuals who created or shared such material. The same line of inquiry also examines the possible involvement of others who may have disseminated any videos, though it remains unclear if publication occurred. A related incident in Vigo involved a video showing two men allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a young woman and briefly circulating on social media, underlining the legal and social complexities surrounding intimate content in the digital age.