A violent investigation unfolds as Mossos d’Esquadra pursue details in a chilling family homicide case. The authorities confirmed that a woman was found dead in the street Lope de Vega, in the Sant Martí district of Barcelona, a finding first reported by La Vanguardia and later corroborated by police sources cited by El Periódico, part of the same publishing group. The discovery set in motion a rapid sequence of inquiries aimed at understanding whether there were other victims and what led to this tragedy.
The Criminal Investigation Division of the Mossos began formal diligences that directed officers to a second scene in Molins de Rei, where two additional bodies were reported, both bearing signs of violence. Early investigations indicate that the victims were members of the same family. The unfolding case points to a chain of events within a single household that culminated in multiple deaths and a possible suicide. This development raised the stakes for the investigation, as officials worked to verify relationships and establish a clear chronology of the family members involved.
Sources close to the inquiry suggest a sequence in which a man killed his mother, then traveled with his father to Molins de Rei, away from the urban center to a wooded area in Collserola near Sant Cugat. There, authorities believe he killed his father before taking his own life. The focus on the location underscores the investigators’ task of mapping the suspects’ movements and identifying any additional risks to the public or other relatives.
The court of Instruction 30 in Barcelona, operating as a guard on incidents, assumed responsibility for the handling of this violent death case involving three people from the same family. A confidentiality order was issued to protect the integrity of the proceedings and the victims’ families during ongoing inquiries.
A judicial commission—composed of a magistrate, a prosecutor, a forensic expert, and a representative of the Justice Administration—has begun the procedures necessary to formally lift the bodies for autopsy and official disposition. This procedural step is a standard part of the process, designed to confirm causes of death and to ensure proper handling of the remains according to legal protocols.
The Mossos explain that around ten o’clock in the morning, investigators found the first body, a woman, in a Sant Martí flat bearing clear signs of criminal involvement. Police teams activated the judicial delegation upon confirming that the death was violent. The investigation proceeded with the search for corroborating details, the verification of identities, and the gathering of forensic evidence to support or update the initial findings.
About an hour later, authorities located the second body in Molins de Rei, found inside a vehicle. A third body, also a man, had been discovered earlier, with investigators noting that this third death appeared self-inflicted. The current understanding is that the victims belonged to the same family unit: a son and his parents. It is believed the mother died first, followed by the son killing his father before taking his own life. Investigators continue to piece together the exact sequence and motive, preserving the privacy and dignity of those affected while ensuring a thorough examination of all angles.
In the coming days, investigators, the judicial authorities, and forensics teams will undertake the formal process to lift the bodies and move forward with autopsies, tests, and any necessary postmortem procedures. The handling of this case remains careful and methodical as officers work to provide closure to relatives and clarity to the public about what transpired in these scattered locations that spurred such a devastating outcome.
Throughout the inquiry, authorities stress that the focus remains on confirming relationships, establishing a clear timeline, and ensuring there are no additional risks to the surrounding communities. As the investigation progresses, further updates will be provided by the Mossos d’Esquadra and the related judicial bodies, with all conclusions grounded in forensic results and official records. These steps reflect the standard practice when multiple homicide events involve a single family, emphasizing meticulous documentation, careful evidence analysis, and the lawful handling of the case from first report through the legal disposition of the victims.”