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Spanish Police Probe Death of Italian Woman on Formentera, Partner Questioned

Authorities have not confirmed an arrest or cause of death as investigators weigh a possible gender-based violence case.

Overview

  • The Guardia Civil opened a criminal inquiry after a 45-year-old Italian woman was found dead in an Es Pujols apartment on Formentera.
  • The Italian consulate identified the victim by surname as Asteggiano, after local reports had given her initials as L. A.
  • Investigators questioned her partner, identified by local media as I. S., though police have not confirmed any detention.
  • Press accounts say the couple lived on Avenida Miramar and a local witness described the woman as being in very poor health.
  • Spanish media report possible stab wounds on the body, a detail not officially confirmed as forensic and judicial findings remain pending.