A death in Oviedo prompts a cautious police investigation
A woman was found dead in her home in the Teatinos district of Oviedo on a Sunday morning. Authorities confirmed that the cause of death resulted from blunt force trauma, with the autopsy indicating a fatal beating. The scene showed the bathtub area as a focus, and investigators are proceeding with caution as they piece together what happened and how the crime occurred. The case has drawn attention not only because of the violent end but also due to the victim’s occupation and the items found at the scene, including various wigs, sex toys, and other personal effects laid out across the floor.
Two days after the body was discovered, the case has evolved as detectives revisited initial theories. The discovery was made after the victim’s mother, who was away in Benicarló at the time, raised alarms when she could not reach her daughter. In the earliest moments, there was speculation that the death could stem from an accidental fall in the bathroom, which might have caused a broken neck. Suicide was also considered, but the autopsy results have pointed toward a violent assault rather than sexual activity. The medical findings emphasize a brutal beating that left the person with a fractured neck and multiple rib injuries.
Initial identifications suggest the victim may have been a Moldovan national named Tatiana Coinac, aged 44. Police report that she did not fit a typical profile seen in similar investigations. It is reported that she was employed at a nursing home north of Oviedo and was sometimes seen at a local hair salon where she purchased wigs. Friends and neighbors describe her as friendly yet reserved, a person who rarely left the neighborhood but occasionally walked a Persian cat at night. Some acquaintances recall her living a fairly ordinary life, with no obvious ties to a double existence.
The apartment where she lived appeared to reflect a straightforward life: it was her own property, and she had no widely known circle of friends. Some details, however, hint at a nocturnal routine. She reportedly mentioned traveling to the nearby city of Gijón on occasion, though she did not seem to relish such outings. Those who knew her described her as slim and unassuming, a person who did not draw attention to herself, yet who exhibited an intense interest in wigs that bordered on the obsessive.
At the local salon, staff faced a puzzling pattern: wigs sold everywhere but some remained unsold or were returned when a particular model appeared. The staff had to manage her purchases with discretion, given what they described as an unsettling fixation with specific wig styles and colors. The client’s behavior sparked concern among the salon team, especially as new stock arrived and was kept out of sight from others until the client could be accommodated.
In the days since the discovery, investigators have worked to understand whether the fascination with wigs or a broader personal habit played any role in the events leading to the death. There were no obvious signs of violence in public interactions, and those who knew the victim recalled a person who enjoyed routine activities and did not display a double life. The investigation continues as authorities seek to determine the full sequence of events and any connections to the items found at the scene. While the immediate focus remains on establishing a clear timeline, experts emphasize that a brutal assault appears to be the decisive factor in the victim’s death and that the matter requires careful, methodical examination of all physical and testimonial evidence.
Residents in the area are urged to remain calm while police follow every lead. The case remains under active investigation, with officials carefully considering all possibilities and avoiding premature conclusions as they work toward identifying a suspect and verifying the circumstances surrounding the incident. The community awaits further updates as the investigation progresses and more details become available for the public record.