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Man Confesses to Killing His Mother in Colmenar Viejo, Detained in Provisional Prison

Víctor M., 50, admitted to killing his 77-year-old mother, whose partially mummified body was discovered, as investigators probe forensic evidence and mental health factors.

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Overview

  • Víctor M. called the Guardia Civil to confess to killing his mother, Elvira P., at their shared home in Colmenar Viejo.
  • The victim's body was found partially mummified, suggesting the death occurred days before the discovery.
  • Initial investigations point to blunt force trauma, possibly caused by hammer blows, though the autopsy is pending to confirm cause and timing of death.
  • Víctor M. has been remanded in provisional detention at Soto del Real prison on homicide charges as inquiries continue.
  • Neighbors reported concerns about the suspect's mental health, which is being considered as a potential factor in the case.