Silvia Bronchalo, the mother of Daniel Sancho, remained in a temporary detention facility as discussions about the murder and dismemberment of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta continued to unfold. On the second day of the authorities’ handling of the case, Bronchalo traveled to Koh Samui in southern Thailand to visit her son, accompanied by staff from the Spanish Embassy. The visit occurred under careful coordination and with official oversight, reflecting the ongoing involvement of Spain in monitoring Rosario’s detention arrangements.
Bronchalo arrived at the prison where her son has been held in temporary detention since 7 August. She entered the facility with the support and escort of Spanish Embassy personnel in Thailand, following a routine that mirrors the embassy’s efforts to provide consular assistance to Spanish nationals in custody abroad. The arrangement allows for a sanctioned visit within the limits of the prison’s protocol and security measures.
Sancho completed a ten-day isolation period required by the local health protocol related to COVID-19, on a Thursday. Since then, the prison has seen a steady stream of visitors, with approximately one hundred people arriving each day for short, supervised visits of around fifteen minutes. The tight schedule and controlled environment reflect the rules in place to balance security with access for family members and authorized officials.
The mother of the 29-year-old, who is the grandson of the late Spanish actor Sancho Gracia, entered the prison with a serious expression and a quiet demeanor, maintaining the same reserved posture observed on the previous day’s visit. The scene underscored the gravity of the case for the families involved and the ongoing media attention surrounding the murder investigation.
Vicente Cacho, who manages business affairs for the Spanish Embassy in Thailand, spoke briefly to a group of Spanish journalists gathered at the prison entrance. He noted that the meeting with Sancho took place in a restricted setting, emphasizing that officials cannot disclose all details and that visits are conducted within specific, limited parameters. Cacho described the visit as occurring through a controlled channel rather than as an unrestricted, private meeting, highlighting the institutional boundaries that govern such cases.
When questioned about the condition of Sancho’s mother, Cacho said he was impressed and surprised by the entire process and that seeing and speaking with her son granted him some reassurance. He added a cautious reminder not to attempt an independent evaluation of Daniel’s health or well-being, underscoring the need to avoid speculation and to rely on official statements and professional assessments.
Family representatives for the Sancho family released a statement last week expressing that they are profoundly saddened by Edwin Arrieta’s death. They reaffirmed their intent not to make further public statements out of respect for the moment of loss experienced by both families and in recognition of the sensitive nature of the ongoing investigation.
Thai police accuse Sancho, 29, of deliberately killing Edwin Arrieta, 44, during a confrontation. Sancho has admitted involvement in the incident. The autopsy results for Arrieta had not been released at the time of reporting, leaving the exact evidence and cause of death to be confirmed through the ongoing legal process. The two men had reportedly met on Instagram the previous year and connected in person on August 2, the day of the incident. They reportedly met on Koh Phangan, an island near Koh Samui, where Arrieta was later found dead in multiple locations around the island, including offshore areas.