Civil Guard Inspects Hidden Cellar in Former Home of Accused in Esther López Death Case
The Spanish Civil Guard, specifically the Central Ocular Inspection Team (ECIO) and the Judicial Police of Valladolid, conducted a search of a former family home in Traspinedo on April 16, 2026. The investigation focuses on Óscar S., the sole defendant in the 2022 death of Esther López. The search was authorized by a judge after the property's new owner discovered a hidden trapdoor beneath a bedroom floor while investigating dampness issues. This discovery revealed a concealed basement approximately 12 square meters in size with a water level of 30 centimeters. Óscar S. arrived at the scene with his lawyer prior to the inspection. Authorities are collecting samples to identify potential biological and human remains, alongside documenting the site through images and video. The inspection extends beyond the cellar to include walls, ceilings, and other structural elements of the house. This development marks a significant breakthrough in the long-standing case, where evidence had been potentially hidden for four years.
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Civil Guard Inspects Hidden Cellar in Former Home of Accused in Esther López Death Case
The Spanish Civil Guard, specifically the Central Ocular Inspection Team (ECIO) and the Judicial Police of Valladolid, conducted a search of a former family home in Traspinedo on April 16, 2026. The investigation focuses on Óscar S., the sole defendant in the 2022 death of Esther López. The search was authorized by a judge after the property's new owner discovered a hidden trapdoor beneath a bedroom floor while investigating dampness issues. This discovery revealed a concealed basement approximately 12 square meters in size with a water level of 30 centimeters. Óscar S. arrived at the scene with his lawyer prior to the inspection. Authorities are collecting samples to identify potential biological and human remains, alongside documenting the site through images and video. The inspection extends beyond the cellar to include walls, ceilings, and other structural elements of the house. This development marks a significant breakthrough in the long-standing case, where evidence had been potentially hidden for four years.
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