The National Police opened an investigation after a disturbing discovery at a residence on San Joaquin street in the Palma district of es Camp Redó. Two elderly residents, a couple, were found deceased in a state of advanced decomposition. Early assessments indicated there were no immediate signs of violence or a struggle inside the home, leading investigators to consider the possibility of a double suicide. One of the elders had long suffered from serious illness, according to initial police statements.
Around midday yesterday, a call came from the owner of the apartment at 19 Calle San Joaquín to the National Police. The owner had not heard from the tenants for two months and, upon returning home, found the door closed with no response when he knocked. A strong odor of decomposition permeated the landing, prompting rapid response from law enforcement.
A large contingent of police units arrived and proceeded to enter the residence, seeking to determine whether the occupants were in distress. Inside, officers and a judicial commission conducted a thorough visual inspection and immediately noted the absence of any signs of forced entry, struggle, or theft. The bodies, both 81 years old, exhibited extensive decomposition, suggesting they had been dead for several weeks, possibly about two months. The couple appeared to have lived together in the same dwelling for an extended period.
Following the initial on-site assessment, investigators coordinated with medical examiners to arrange for autopsy procedures. The bodies were transported to the Forensic Medicine Institute to determine a precise cause of death and to collect toxicology samples that might shed light on the events leading up to their deaths. Authorities emphasized that autopsy results would be essential to confirm whether foul play was involved or if an undetected medical condition or accident had occurred.
Police and a judicial team performed a joint review of the scene to document contextual details and preserve potential evidence. The absence of visible signs of violence, theft, or a break-in at the residence did not rule out the possibility of a non-violent demise or a concealed illness. In parallel, investigators gathered information from neighbors and residents to establish a timeline for the two tenants and to determine whether other individuals had visited the home during the weeks preceding the discovery. The gathering of witness accounts aimed to clarify if there were any ongoing health issues or arrangements that might explain the situation.
Preliminary information from the National Police indicates that one of the elder residents had endured a period of chronic illness before death. In the wake of the scene, investigators collected various items and residues from the apartment to aid the pharmacological and toxicological analyses required to interpret any substances that might have contributed to the outcome. While the case remains under active investigation, authorities have stressed that the toxicology report will be decisive in establishing whether toxic agents played a role and in ruling out or confirming a double suicide scenario. Journalistic coverage will continue to monitor official updates and confirm the evolving findings as toxicology results become available.
Residents were contacted by police officials in the afternoon to establish how long the occupants had not been seen and to determine if any visitors had entered the residence in the days or weeks prior to the discovery. The investigative process will continue with interviews and a careful review of surveillance or witness accounts to build a complete timeline of events. The public is advised to await the formal determinations from the National Police and the judicial commission as the investigation progresses.