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Mother and Partner Held in Death of 4-Year-Old on Almería Beach

Investigators are holding the pair under a sealed inquiry pending autopsy results.

Overview

  • The Guardia Civil detained the 21-year-old mother and her boyfriend, who is not the child's father, in connection with the case.
  • The boy's body was found late Wednesday on a rocky stretch between Garrucha and Mojácar with signs of violence.
  • A relative alerted emergency services after receiving a message saying the child had been left in a beach hut, prompting a coordinated search.
  • Authorities say the investigation is under judicial secrecy, and the detainees can be held for up to 72 hours before being brought to court.
  • Sources report the man had an active restraining order involving the mother, and an unverified video and accounts allege prior mistreatment of the child.