Briefing
The Guardia Civil by Ourense is investigating the discovery of an infant’s body in an apartment block in Allariz (Ourense province). According to consistent reports, the body was discovered on Monday, 2 November, when a relative searched the apartment of a resident who had recently died. Local media report that the body was in a freezer in a storeroom or garage space in the building.
Investigators gathered evidence at the scene and opened a formal investigation The court in Ourense ordered the investigation to remain secret for investigative reasons; authorities have therefore so far provided only limited information about the circumstances or the child’s suspected identity. It remains unclear whether a criminal offence was committed, and this is part of the ongoing inquiries.
The Instituto de Medicina Legal de Galicia (Imelga) was tasked with conducting the autopsy and the necessary forensic analyses. Under standard procedures, these include steps such as determining age and identity through DNA, toxicological tests and histopathological findings to establish the time and cause of death more precisely. Initial assessments published locally suggest that the child may have died many years ago; these claims have not yet been conclusively confirmed and depend on laboratory results.
Once the central laboratory tests have been completed, the relevant authorities will decide what to do in light of the findings. If the analyses point to a criminal offence, the next step would be for the justice system to initiate the corresponding criminal proceedings; if, on the other hand, the findings confirm a natural or non-criminal cause of death, the case could be closed accordingly.
The investigation is being conducted in close coordination between the Guardia Civil, Imelga and the justice authorities in Ourense. The authorities asked the public to refrain from speculation until the forensic results are available.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).