The victim was found on a beach last Sunday in Marbella, decapitated and without hands. She has been identified as Natalie, a 46-year-old Colombian woman whose relatives reported her missing the same afternoon. Reports from people close to the case indicate that her ex-partner was arrested by the National Police after violating a restraining order issued a few days earlier. He is said to have confessed guilt to investigators and provided details about what happened to Natalie’s body after she died by his own hand. The alleged murderer was brought before Marbella No. 1 Court of Violence Against Women this morning, and another man, a friend, remains in police custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigations conducted by investigators and law enforcement shed light on the timeline and sequence of events. The case prompted activity from both Civil Guard and National Police units through different channels. Initially, it appeared to involve a disappearance, while another line of inquiry focused on a possible murder. Early Sunday afternoon, the sea against the rocks off the coast of Las Cañas carried the body ashore. The victim was found without a head or hands and with a severe wound to the abdomen. The Civil Guard Homicide Squad faced the daunting task of resolving a murder case where the victim had no face or fingerprints to rely on. In this scenario, DNA analysis became a crucial tool that helped investigators move toward the truth.
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Soon after, viral videos surfaced showing the body and a family of the victim appeared in Marbella, expressing fear for their own safety. They could not reach their relative and had received threats by phone in the days leading up to the discovery. The victim is described as a 45-year-old Colombian who had a restraining order against him since mid-December following a case of ill-treatment in which he was arrested. As reported by the National Police, the couple had a romantic relationship for about five months, ending in November when problems arose for the victim.
Following the disappearance report, the National Police activated a device to locate the missing person on Monday morning. Investigations concluded in the early hours when officers arrested the suspect, initially believed to be responsible for violating the restraining order and for communications with the victim that were prohibited under the order. The case remains under active inquiry as authorities piece together the elements of the tragedy and pursue further criminal charges where warranted.