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Mummified Body Found in Valencia Flat After About 15 Years, Police See No Crime

A leak during heavy rains exposed how automatic payments masked extreme isolation.

Overview

  • Firefighters entered the top-floor apartment after a neighbor reported a rain-related leak and found the remains amid debris and pigeons.
  • Authorities identified the deceased as Antonio Famoso, born in 1936, with an estimated time of death of roughly 15 years, pending forensic dating.
  • Preliminary findings show no signs of violence, and investigators are treating the case as natural or accidental while autopsy work continues.
  • Building records last placed him at a January 2013 homeowners’ meeting, and earlier concerns did not prompt entry as payments were current and access was restricted.
  • Direct debits and continued pension deposits covered utilities and community charges, including about €11,000 in arrears, prompting elder‑care advocates to call for stronger checks and supports.