A body found in Marbella, Málaga, has been identified as a woman who had been reported missing by her family. The remains, discovered this past Sunday at sea, were later confirmed to belong to the woman through DNA testing. The case centers on a suspect who is the woman’s former husband, a Colombian national, who admitted to the crime first to the National Police and then to the investigating court that issued the arrest warrant. The Underwater Activities Special Group GEAS of the Malaga Civil Guard has extended its search operation as conditions allow, spreading the effort from the initial dump site described by the detainee to the broader stretch between that location and where the body surfaced. The investigators began their work last Thursday with a focused search in the area where the detainee indicated the remains had been disposed of, but the operation soon broadened to cover the intervening zones. The Málaga authorities stressed that the search and rescue teams will keep operating while weather and sea conditions permit, underscoring the commitment to resolving this tragic case. The victim and her relatives had publicly appealed for assistance to ensure that her two children could travel to Malaga for the funeral arrangements and to facilitate the return of the body to the family home. The family’s appeal highlighted their desire to bury her with dignity in her homeland and to seek justice for the loss. In a social media post, one of the victim’s nieces urged humanitarian support to help the children of legal age claim their mother’s funeral and provide a proper farewell. The post explained the need for funds to cover travel and funeral expenses, and the family began organizing a fundraiser on an online platform. This case has drawn attention to the impact on the children and the wider community, prompting discussions about family support and the responsibilities of the judicial system in such violent acts. The authorities have provided updates indicating that evidence collected at the scene and during the search will be assessed in coordination with the prosecutor and forensic teams, with results expected as the investigation progresses. [citation: local Málaga press coverage and police statements confirming the identification and ongoing investigative steps].
