waiting for autopsy
The Calatayud (Zaragoza) National Police reported the discovery of a male body inside a closed bar in Bilbao on Monday afternoon. The deceased is described as a 53-year-old man. Initial observations indicate clear signs of violence, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities indicate that a 37-year-old male assistant connected to the Calatayud establishment is suspected of involvement in the incident, though he was not born there. Both men are described as Spanish nationals who reside in Bilbao.
The body was found in the Blue Lion Lounge Bar, near Santa Ana school and just a short distance from Paseo Cortes de Aragón, a main thoroughfare in Calatayud that is currently hosting local San Roque festivities. The bar is noted as having recently ceased public operations and stands as the former property of its late owner, having remained closed for several months.
The authorities are handling the matter with heightened sensitivity due to the impact on the families involved. Police sources have urged patience as the case unfolds, underscoring the need for careful and respectful reporting in light of the deceased’s identity and the ongoing investigation.
The victim had disappeared on Saturday night, but the disappearance was not brought to light until the following day. Family members were unsettled by the absence and alerted security forces, prompting a response that led to the discovery at the scene.
The body was located inside the bar by officers from the National Police. The recent spell of hot weather, combined with visible injuries, has contributed to the difficulty in identifying the deceased without completing formal procedures. Autopsy results and a full identification are both awaited as part of the investigation, with officials working to confirm whether foul play was involved and to clarify the sequence of events leading up to the death.
As the inquiry continues, authorities emphasize the importance of withholding premature conclusions while the autopsy and investigative work proceed. The case is being treated with due seriousness, and investigators are collecting surrounding evidence from the scene to establish a clearer picture of what transpired in and around the Blue Lion Lounge Bar on that afternoon and evening.