On a Friday morning, a fisherman uncovered a decomposed body tucked in a rocky crevice beside a cliff near Cabo Peñas, Asturias. The scene sits in a locale famed for its rugged coast and sweeping views, drawing locals and visitors alike. While the discovery complicates the ongoing inquiry into the disappearance of Sandra Bermejo, a 32-year-old psychologist formerly based in Madrid and later living in Gijón, authorities have not yet established a direct link to her case. Bermejo had been reported missing on November 8, and investigators are now broadening the search to other missing persons in the Avilés area as fresh leads emerge and data from the scene is analyzed. (Attribution: Civil Guard)
Law enforcement and emergency crews moved rapidly once the report reached the Principality’s Emergency Service. The Civil Guard, which leads the investigation, arrived at the site to determine whether the remains could be identified as one of the people reported missing in recent months and to verify potential connections to Bermejo’s disappearance. At present, there are three unresolved cases in the Avilés region, and investigators caution that the body is not yet recognizable due to advanced decomposition. Forensic analyses and scene assessments are expected to yield clearer information in the coming days, guiding the broader investigative efforts. (Attribution: Civil Guard)
Alongside the ambiguous body, authorities are pursuing a parallel line of inquiry focused on Sandra Bermejo. Bermejo vanished from her Avilés home near Cabo Peñas at the end of November, prompting investigators to reopen and scrutinize related cases. In addition, concerns linger about María del Carmen Sánchez, 72, and José Manuel Pérez García, 58, who were last seen in the Corvera municipality as November drew to a close. The Civil Guard and local police are reviewing recent sightings, surveillance footage, and any potential ties between these missing persons and movements in the vicinity of Cabo Peñas. (Attribution: Civil Guard)
The Gozón Local Police supported Civil Guard units as they faced difficult conditions in the effort to recover the body from the rocky terrain. Several officers descended toward the water and the cliff face, but surf and rising waves forced a temporary retreat. A helicopter from the Emergency Service later evacuated the team and transported the remains to the Civil Guard base in Gijón. The body is slated for transfer to the Forensic Institute in Oviedo for autopsy to establish identity and determine the cause of death. This process is expected to provide critical clues that can help clarify whether there is any connection to unresolved missing persons cases in the region. (Attribution: Civil Guard)
Initial indicators point to a possible link with Sandra Bermejo, who parked her vehicle in the Cabo Peñas public lot a little more than a month and a half earlier. Search teams intensified efforts in the area following reports that suggested a potential connection to Bermejo, and local residents noted heightened patrol activity that fueled speculation about the remains belonging to her. Investigators stress that speculation does not amount to evidence and that confirmation will come only after thorough forensic work and official identification. (Attribution: Civil Guard)
New lines of inquiry have also surfaced regarding Bermejo’s disappearance. Police records indicate three vehicles were seen in close proximity at the Cabo Peñas parking area on the night she disappeared. Fishermen who frequented the site reported observing cars in the early hours, prompting alerts to the National Police and launching a coordinated investigation focused on events that night. Local media outlets have cited ongoing inquiries, corroborating details that could inform understanding of what happened to Bermejo. Authorities emphasize that these data points are not proofs but parts of a broader investigative puzzle that remains open until formal identification and a full accounting of the circumstances surrounding the case. (Attribution: Civil Guard)