In Bilbao, a case that has drawn intense local attention centers on a 24-year-old woman accused of abducting a newborn from the Basurto hospital. The incident prompted swift action: she was brought to court after spending two days in police custody, and on the day of the hearing she faced the judge to respond to the charges. The proceedings were described by observers as a crucial moment in a case that has touched families and hospital staff alike, raising questions about how hospitals safeguard newborns and how authorities handle extraordinary allegations so close to the health care environment.
The woman, who appeared in court with the support of her legal counsel, reportedly acknowledged the facts of the case during her statement to the judge. According to her lawyer, there is also an expressed desire on the part of the defendant and her family to seek voluntary admission at a psychiatric facility. The lawyer indicated that this preference for a non-criminal resolution should be weighed carefully by the court as it considers the defendant’s mental health and the nature of the alleged crime. The court now faces the question of whether such an admission would be appropriate within the legal framework and what implications it might have for the case’s trajectory.
Authorities have kept the timeline clear: the alleged abduction occurred hours before the woman was arrested. Since then, she has remained in police facilities as investigators gathered the facts. The case has been under close watch by the public and media outlets, all of whom are eager for clarity about how an incident of this kind could unfold in a hospital setting renowned for maternity and infant care. The seriousness of the allegations has prompted a thorough review from law enforcement and social services alike, with a focus on ensuring safety protocols and understanding the defendant’s stated motives, if any can be discerned within the legal process.
Little Aimar, the newborn at the center of the case, has been at home with family since Friday. After the infant’s hospital discharge, the child was reportedly taken by the 24-year-old suspect on Wednesday night, who had posed as a paramedic at the facility. The incident sent ripples through the community, prompting hospitals and police to reexamine procedures for admitting and releasing newborns, as well as the channels used by hospital staff and caregivers to verify identities and ensure patient safety. In the days that followed, hospital authorities and law enforcement worked to reconstruct the sequence of events and verify every detail that could inform decisions about the infant’s welfare and the appropriate handling of the case in court.
On Thursday morning, authorities say, the alleged kidnapper left the infant on a mat inside an apartment in the Santutxu neighborhood. At the time, the child was reportedly in good standing, with no immediate signs of distress reported by caregivers or neighbors. Investigators have emphasized that the safety and well-being of the child are the utmost priorities, and they continue to review surveillance footage, medical records, and witness statements to build a complete picture of the incident. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, with concern for the baby’s safety and a plea for transparency regarding the investigation.