A search is underway for a young man described as highly violent with psychopathic traits, including a marked sadistic streak. This profile relates to the suspect in the Tatiana Coinac case, with investigators outlining autopsy data and crime-scene observations. A local outlet reported details from investigative sources, noting that the body of a 44-year-old Moldovan woman was found in an apartment on Amsterdam Street in Oviedo’s Teatinos district, with the discovery reported on a Sunday morning.
Initial information suggests the offense occurred over a two-day window, potentially between Thursday and Friday. Investigators indicate that Tatiana Coinac may have had prior sexual contact with the suspect before any signs of violence became evident. The examination of the apartment suggests a rapid sequence of events, including forcible restraint and a fatal outcome for the woman, followed by a series of acts that replaced the initial injuries with additional harm. Authorities are reviewing the available forensic evidence to determine the exact timeline and method of the crime.
Investigators note that the suspect attempted to untie a knot near the time of death but was unsuccessful, leading to further actions that left Tatiana Coinac’s clothing removed and displaced within the apartment. The body was later moved to the bathroom area in an effort to alter the scene, with investigators aiming to recover DNA and other trace evidence from the location.
Since the autopsy established the time frame as spanning Thursday to Friday, authorities will scrutinize communications from those days. Coinac’s phone records reveal three devices, all of which were seized for analysis. One device is linked to personal contacts, while the other two are associated with her professional work as a masseuse and another that connected to an adult service platform used to supplement income.
Tatiana Coinac was described as discreet, often greeting clients at her own living quarters. She reportedly supported herself through house cleaning and elder care work, and she lived with a Persian cat that would accompany her on neighborhood walks at dawn. The cat was the lone witness noted at the scene, with periodic visits from Coinac’s mother, who typically resided in Castellón province.
In a state of concern over not reaching her daughter, Coinac’s mother contacted local police. Officers responded on two separate occasions; the first visit did not yield an answer, and the second led to a formal entry into the apartment last Sunday, where the body was discovered in the bathroom. The scene suggested that a high degree of violence had occurred in the days prior, though investigators are careful to preserve privacy and avoid sensational detail as the case progresses.
Principality calls for recognizing sexist violence in these cases
The Government of Asturias issued condolences over Tatiana Coinac’s death, noting the violence observed in her Oviedo home. Nuria Varela, the general manager of Equality, spoke on the need for these cases to be included in Spain’s sexist-violence statistics, where up to now only crimes involving spouses or ex-spouses have been tallied. Varela emphasized the importance of a comprehensive registry that records all women killed in acts of sexist violence, while also respecting the privacy of victims in individual records. A group of women gathered at Plaza de la Escandalera to advocate for the inclusion of such crimes in the statistics and to condemn the violence, carrying a somber banner dedicated to Tatiana Coinac. The gathering was attended by local officials, including the mayor and a council member from the opposing political group.
Authorities reaffirm their commitment to a careful, respectful investigation while continuing to update the public on the case through official channels and verified statements. The ongoing inquiry underscores the need for accurate data collection and public awareness to prevent such tragedies and to support victims and their families.