Overview

• Christian Moliner, 48, was handed to Spanish authorities two weeks after his August 20 arrest in Perpignan under a European warrant.
• A Vinaròs judge ordered provisional prison without bail on September 5 citing flight risk, lack of ties to Spain, and the need to protect evidence.
• Moliner exercised his right to remain silent during a videoconference appearance after being delivered to Spain.
• Investigators say vehicle data placed him near the victim’s caravan at a time compatible with the killing, with another visit the previous day, after a missing-person report by his brother revived the lead.
• Victim Sonia Dzouz, 63, was found on July 18, 2024 with up to 40 stab wounds; no prior link to the suspect is known, robbery with violence is the working hypothesis, and sexual assault was ruled out.