The main and only suspect in the murder of Cristina Cabo Buján, a 32-year-old Colombian national, was identified by the National Police after an investigation that began the morning of the events. Police confirmed there was no prior contact or knowledge between the suspect and the victim before the incident, establishing a direct link only through subsequent inquiries.
The Lugo Provincial Police Station affirmed the information provided by the news agency EFE, noting that several elements had been interfered with during the search of the suspect’s home, including data tied to the victim and the victim’s laptop. These irregularities prompted closer scrutiny of the evidence collected at the scene.
Early media reporting suggested that the suspect may have taken money from the victim’s residence or even from her bicycle. Investigators treated these possibilities as part of a broader inquiry into potential motives and related criminal activity surrounding the case.
The suspect, held in the custody of the Lugo police facilities, had only recently moved to the city, settling in September. He had previously drawn police attention for alleged involvement in the theft of a bag and for threats directed at its owner.
When agents located him, he resisted detention, necessitating use of force by several officers to secure him and transfer him to the provincial station for questioning. He was later scheduled to face formal questioning as part of the ongoing case.
Eyewitnesses indicated that a team of six officers was required to exit the suspect from the residence and place him in custody within the police facilities. The intervention underscored the firmness of the operation and the determination of the officers involved. The police have noted that the case was resolved in under thirty hours following the discovery of the body.
The sequence of events began when Cristina Cabo did not respond to communications on Saturday afternoon. Her sister reported to the authorities around 22:00 on Sunday after visiting the residence, discovering the body in a bedroom. The timeline reflects a rapid mobilization by the investigation unit to establish a clear timeline of events and locate the perpetrator.
Forensic sources indicated that the crime involved extreme violence, with more than forty wounds counted on the victim. The rapid mobilization of forensic science teams ensured that evidence was collected continuously at the scene, utilizing advanced reagents and collaboration from Galicia Police personnel who specialize in such analyses.
Statements were collected from approximately twenty individuals near the victim, including neighbors, residents of the building, and family members. Surveillance footage from nearby cameras also played a crucial role in narrowing the focus of the investigation toward the suspect, who reportedly resided on the far side of the town and had no prior known relationship with the victim.
Confidentiality measures and ongoing data analysis were balanced with the need for public information as investigators continued to pursue leads. The case appears to center on a suspect whose connections and movements were traced through interviews and corroborating witnesses who provided essential context for the timeline and actions surrounding the crime.
Information from sources close to the investigation indicated possible leaks within the suspect’s circle, which facilitated the police effort to corner and arrest him. In some accounts, informants suggested that investigators may have prepared for a transfer coordination that would bring the suspect from one location to another, including potential relocation plans that could involve travel back to his home country. The arrest was carried out by a coordinated team of about a dozen agents after the suspect was located.