Overview
- The incident occurred on October 24 at Tenerife Sur’s departures area when private security noticed the woman in a wheelchair was unresponsive and abnormally cold.
- A doctor confirmed the 75-year-old had died, judicial protocols were activated, and the body was transferred to the Instituto de Medicina Legal.
- Forensic examination determined a natural death with no signs of external violence, according to official reports relayed by the Guardia Civil.
- Guardia Civil sources say the husband was not detained and no investigation was opened, though some outlets reported he was arrested and that inquiries are ongoing.
- The case has renewed attention on procedures and costs for repatriating remains across borders, with coverage noting a similar December Málaga–Gatwick episode.