Accused in Esther López Murder Case Returns to Crime Scene with Hidden Cell
Óscar Sanz, the man accused of killing 35-year-old Esther López, returned to his former residence in Traspinedo, Valladolid, four years after her disappearance and death. This development follows the recent discovery of a hidden cell beneath a bunk bed in the property, which Sanz had never disclosed. Authorized by a judge, civil guards and forensic specialists conducted a search of the premises while behavioral experts monitored Sanz’s reactions. Sources close to the investigation indicated that authorities intended to pressure the suspect, noting his visible agitation. The Special Underwater Activities Group (GEAS) was deployed to drain water from the underground space to facilitate evidence collection, specifically looking for blood or DNA traces. Investigators are also examining how the trapdoor was sealed and analyzing data from Sanz’s smartwatch, which recorded unusual vertical movements on the night of the alleged crime. The heavy police presence and media restrictions aimed to replicate original conditions and minimize electronic interference. This breakthrough has revitalized the stalled investigation into López’s death, offering new potential leads regarding the circumstances of her demise and the concealment of her body.
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Accused in Esther López Murder Case Returns to Crime Scene with Hidden Cell
Óscar Sanz, the man accused of killing 35-year-old Esther López, returned to his former residence in Traspinedo, Valladolid, four years after her disappearance and death. This development follows the recent discovery of a hidden cell beneath a bunk bed in the property, which Sanz had never disclosed. Authorized by a judge, civil guards and forensic specialists conducted a search of the premises while behavioral experts monitored Sanz’s reactions. Sources close to the investigation indicated that authorities intended to pressure the suspect, noting his visible agitation. The Special Underwater Activities Group (GEAS) was deployed to drain water from the underground space to facilitate evidence collection, specifically looking for blood or DNA traces. Investigators are also examining how the trapdoor was sealed and analyzing data from Sanz’s smartwatch, which recorded unusual vertical movements on the night of the alleged crime. The heavy police presence and media restrictions aimed to replicate original conditions and minimize electronic interference. This breakthrough has revitalized the stalled investigation into López’s death, offering new potential leads regarding the circumstances of her demise and the concealment of her body.
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