Early this afternoon, the National Police confirmed a development in the investigation into the disappearance of a 46-year-old woman who is a victim of gender-based violence. A second person connected to the case was detained by authorities and is currently in police custody, facing allegations of involvement in the events surrounding her disappearance. The arrest occurred after extensive inquiries by the provincial police department and follows the arrest of a man who was detained last Monday for his suspected role in the case.
Investigators from Marbella Police Station, working with the local Judicial Police, launched the inquiry last Sunday after relatives of a woman reported that she had vanished. The family provided details about threats she had received in the days leading up to the disappearance and said they could not reach her by phone. The relatives also disclosed that the woman had previously lived with tension surrounding a past relationship in which she was married to her partner. The couple had seen signs of distress after she filed a report for ill treatment, a matter addressed by judicial authorities in mid-December. The family expressed concern that the headless body found on a Marbella beach might be related to their relative, a possibility the authorities indicated required verification through DNA testing and other forensic procedures.
The police intensified efforts to identify the woman found on the beach and to determine the circumstances of her death. At the same time, the National Police broadened its inquiry into the woman’s disappearance. In a coordinated operation at dawn last Monday, investigators placed a device to locate the ex-husband of the missing woman, who is now in custody on suspicion of violating a protective order. The person arrested is described as a friend of the principal suspect, and he was detained this afternoon on charges of involvement in the disappearance.
According to the ongoing inquiry, the victim had a roughly five-month emotional relationship with the detained individual. The relationship ended at the end of November, after which a series of troubling events emerged. The woman subsequently filed a complaint with the Marbella Police Station alleging mistreatment, and authorities have continued to carry out a broad set of procedures to fully clarify what happened. The latest detentions reflect the evolving picture of the case as investigators piece together timelines, communications, and the roles of those connected to the victim.
Officials from Marbella’s No. 5 Education Court have ordered that certain aspects of the case be kept confidential as the proceedings continue. The investigative teams are said to be reviewing a wide range of evidence, including electronic records and witness statements, to establish a clear sequence of events and identify all individuals involved. The investigation remains active, with authorities emphasizing that further updates will be released as new information becomes available and as forensic analyses proceed to determine the exact identity of the beach victim and how the events unfolded.
Observers note that cases like this underscore the persistent issue of gender-based violence and the importance of timely protection orders, thorough policing, and robust judicial oversight. The authorities affirm their commitment to a thorough, transparent process that aims to deliver accountability while ensuring due process for everyone implicated. As the investigation unfolds, new lines of inquiry are expected to clarify the relationship dynamics, the motive behind the threats reported by the victim, and the precise sequence of actions that led to her disappearance and the subsequent discovery on the Marbella shore. All findings will be documented and shared with the public in a responsible and accountable manner according to standard investigative procedures and legal requirements.