Investigations Point to Deliberate Motive in a Torremolinos Stabbing Case
Authorities report that the case centers on a recent homicide in the Costa del Sol town, where the suspect allegedly attacked with a stolen knife, inflicting more than a dozen stab wounds on the victim. The final autopsy has not yet been completed, but the evidence gathered so far suggests intentional harm rather than a spontaneous act. Witnesses note that the assailant had been actively seeking the victim the night before the incident, even stopping to question taxi drivers about their routes to determine where she might be at that time. This behavior aligns with the police’s interpretation of a calculated intent to locate her.
Extra details from the investigation indicate that the suspect attempted to bring his former partner home the night prior to the murder, but she chose instead to stay with a man she had known for several weeks after their relationship ended. The motive has multiple facets, including jealousy, alleged abuse, and a desire to reclaim custody of their three children. Reports indicate the perpetrator was aware that remaining close would be fraught due to his aggression and concerns about possible drug use. The case is being treated with heightened scrutiny given these dynamics and the history that has emerged in interviews with neighbors and authorities .
Marco R. was taken into custody by the National Police in Torremolinos on a Wednesday afternoon, just hours after the body of Paula was discovered with multiple stab wounds. Neighbors described a violent argument between the two beforehand, and authorities have confirmed that such disputes were not an isolated incident. Local residents had expressed concerns about Paula’s safety as the tensions appeared to escalate over time.
The situation did not involve a formal gender-violence complaint at the outset, though Paula had been registered with the Andalusian Women’s Institute for more than three years. The detainee has prior involvement in what is known as VioGén, a comprehensive monitoring system designed to track individuals in relationships that carry a risk of gender-based violence. This history underscores the seriousness with which authorities approach the case and the danger signals surrounding the relationship.
The probe also draws a troubling link to a previous case connected to the suspect: the disappearance of his ex-wife in Torremolinos, a case that dates back to 2014 in the same province of Malaga. Sibora Gagani, a young woman of Albanian descent who held Italian nationality, moved to the Costa del Sol in 2011 and vanished on July 7, 2014, while her family remained unaware of her whereabouts in Italy. The police are examining whether there is any connection between Marco R. and Gagani’s disappearance nearly a decade ago . The Andalusian Supreme Court of Justice indicated that the Torremolinos Court had sought the transfer of ongoing inquiries from a prior Investigation Court, and the transfer was granted, signaling deeper jurisdictional shifts in the handling of these intertwined cases.
Recent developments include an entry and search of the residence shared by the detained suspect and the missing woman in Torremolinos, conducted on a recent afternoon. While the suspect provided statements to the police at the scene, he later declined to confirm these details in his formal statements before the court. The unfolding events highlight the complexity of the investigation as authorities sift through the various threads of past and present allegations while pursuing any potential links to Sibora Gagani’s disappearance.
As law enforcement continues to collect evidence, analysts emphasize the importance of a careful, methodical approach to unraveling the motive and connections. The case remains under close watch by provincial authorities, with updates expected as more information becomes available and the autopsy results are finalized. The community awaits clarity on how all these threads may intersect and what they reveal about the broader pattern of violence in the region .