Miguel Angel Moreno, identified as a man now in his sixties, was found dead in his cell last Friday. A rope from a stretcher appeared to be the cause of death, and authorities are treating the incident as a possible suicide while the investigation continues. The death has raised questions in the community about the circumstances of his detention and the broader case that led to his imprisonment. Local outlets, including El Punt Avui, are following developments as more details come to light. No note was left behind to illuminate his state of mind, leaving investigators to piece together the events from the available evidence and testimonies.
Nine days earlier, the Court of Figueres had informed Moreno that he was under processing for a sexual assault involving an underage individual. The court also ordered a confiscation to cover compensation totaling 22,223 euros for both physical and non-pecuniary damages suffered by the victim. The incident involved an attempted assault on a girl who was riding to school on her bicycle. A witness intervened, alarming the attacker and causing him to flee. The young victim required medical treatment at Figueres Hospital, and the community absorbed the shock of the near-violent crime.
Historical records show a long and troubling legal history linked to Moreno. In Girona’s court system dating back to 2013, he faced a sentence of one year and ten months related to an attempt on his father’s life. Those proceedings described a man who had exploitative patterns within his family life, including a relationship in Puigcerdà that had drawn police and judicial attention. During that period, Moreno was accused of causing harm to his parents, with the court ultimately concluding that charges of attempted homicide could not stand because he had, in moments, signaled a withdrawal from such a drastic act. Instead, he was convicted of multiple counts of domestic misconduct, including abuse against both his father and his mother.
During the hearing, Moreno acknowledged a history of violent tendencies toward his father. According to statements he made, there existed a deep-seated impulse that had haunted him for years, a resolved but troubling desire to end the life of his father, expressed in moments of extreme anger. He described an internal struggle, describing a moment where he imagined suffocating his father with a pillow as a grim symbol of what he believed he had wanted to do for a long time. He also claimed that such thoughts had not translated into action because, in the end, he acknowledged a complex mix of fear, love, and conflicting loyalties within the family dynamic.
The legal narrative extends further back to 2006, when Moreno faced accusations tied to a fatal incident in which a young Cameroonian woman died after being thrown into a river. Court records indicate a conviction for a set of offenses, including reckless manslaughter and related charges, which carried a sentence of several years in prison. The victim’s boyfriend reported a sequence of events that culminated in legal action against Moreno. He would later be detained again in 2010 on separate grounds, with reports noting periods of public terrorizing behavior that included him moving about armed, engaging in vandalism, and disturbing the peace with aggressive acts and threats toward others.
As the town looks for clarity, the current case remains under scrutiny, and the recent death has intensified concerns about inmate welfare and the safety measures in place within the facility. Local observers and legal analysts emphasize the importance of a rigorous, transparent inquiry to determine whether safety protocols were adequately followed and whether there were any signs that might have forewarned authorities about the risks Moreno faced while in custody. The evolving story continues to unfold in the courts and in the daily reporting from regional media, which strive to present a careful and responsible account of events while respecting the rights of all involved.
This ongoing timeline reflects a pattern of violent and disruptive conduct linked to Moreno across years. It also underscores the enduring challenges that the justice system faces when handling cases that involve serious accusations of harm toward family members and vulnerable victims. As investigators review the records and corroborate testimonies, the community remains attentive to the outcomes of both the legal proceedings and the investigation into the most recent death, hoping for a transparent explanation and accountability where appropriate. The case remains a focal point for discussions about safety, resilience, and the balance between due process and public protection in the region. Source: El Punt Avui