Overview

• A 21-22 month-old foster child died on May 20, 2025, after being left in a vehicle for approximately six hours in Linares, Spain.
• The foster father, a 68-year-old with extensive foster care experience, remains under investigation for negligent homicide but has been released from custody.
• In a public statement, the foster father apologized to the biological family, expressing deep regret and acknowledging the tragedy as an accident.
• Preliminary findings suggest the child's death was likely due to heatstroke, with temperatures reaching 29°C that day.
• The foster parents, who have cared for 13 children over seven years, have received support from social services and foster care organizations following the incident.