Mossos d’Esquadra today reported the arrest of a 38-year-old woman in connection with the death of an 85-year-old woman inside a residence on Riudoms Street in Reus. The incident, which initially appeared to be a tragic home accident, unfolded in a way that prompted a deeper police response and the involvement of judicial authorities. As the case develops, investigators are piecing together a timeline of events surrounding what happened inside the home early in the day.
Officials were summoned around midday after emergency services were alerted to what appeared to be a fatal fall inside the dwelling. The elderly woman was found in a worse state, and paramedics, along with police officers, reported the scene to a forensic physician and the duty prosecutor. The initial assessment suggested that the woman had suffered injuries consistent with a fall, leading to the belief that this could be an accidental death. The investigators began documenting the scene, collecting evidence, and recording statements from neighbors and relatives to understand how the events had unfolded up to that moment.
Hours later, the investigation took a dramatic turn. An examination of the body revealed injuries that did not align with a simple fall, prompting the lead investigators to reassess the circumstances. It was determined that the deceased’s injuries were compatible with an assault, not an accidental incident. As a result, the case was reclassified from a possible accident to a potential homicide. In light of these findings, a woman who lived at the same address as the victim was detained by the Criminal Investigation Unit (DIC). The rapid shift in the case’s characterization underscored the evolving nature of on-site investigations and the importance of forensic analysis in determining the true cause of death.
According to information cited by El Periòdico, a member of the Prensa Ibérica group, sources indicate that the caregiver — younger than the victim — had initially attempted to deflect suspicion by proposing that the elderly woman’s death resulted from a fall. The case has drawn attention due to the caregiver’s proximity to the victim and the potential motive that investigators are pursuing. Detectives are reviewing financial, medical, and personal records, as well as the caregiver’s timeline on the day of the incident, to establish a clear motive and sequence of events. The local police have emphasized that the investigation remains active, with no final conclusions drawn and multiple lines of inquiry being pursued to confirm the precise circumstances of the death.
The DIC is coordinating with forensic pathology specialists to determine the exact cause of death and to establish whether there were multiple factors involved in the injuries seen on the victim. The investigators are also conducting interviews with family members, neighbors, and any individuals who may have witnessed or heard activities inside the residence in the hours leading up to the discovery. While the case remains under investigation, authorities caution the public to await official statements and refrain from drawing premature conclusions about the events that led to the elderly woman’s death. The next steps for the DIC include a thorough review of all collected evidence, the preparation of a detailed timeline, and the evaluation of potential charges based on the forensic findings and the corroborated testimony gathered from the scene. This ongoing inquiry highlights the complexity of cases that combine domestic settings, caregiver dynamics, and questions of elder safety within the community.