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Police Close Castellón Trash-Container Death as Accidental, Rule Out Third-Party Involvement

Court secrecy was lifted after findings indicated a violent death of accidental origin.

Overview

  • National Police in Castellón closed the inquiry into the October 19 death of Vicente Domínguez, 45, the ex-husband of Almassora mayor María Tormo.
  • The regional high court confirmed the magistrate lifted secrecy following a police report excluding third-party involvement, with a judicial dismissal expected in the coming days.
  • Forensic examination identified crushing injuries consistent with a garbage-truck compactor and separate contusions, including an eye hematoma.
  • Investigators spent two months reviewing nearby cameras, canvassing the area, and interviewing contacts but found no footage showing how or when he entered the container.
  • Police sources ruled out motives such as a settling of accounts, drug-related causes, or involvement by hitmen or organized criminal groups.