The shocking discovery of a dismembered body on a popular Spanish beach last week has led to the arrest of a local bar owner. The victim, a 42-year-old Colombian tourist identified as Triana A., was found on Los Enanos Beach in San Andrés on April 27. The gruesome discovery prompted a large-scale manhunt for the perpetrator.
Triana A. had reportedly informed a friend via text message that she was attending a party, after which she was not heard from again. Investigators believe that the assailant initially stabbed her in the neck and inflicted injuries to her legs before attempting to dismember her body while she was unconscious and bleeding.
The authorities also suspect that the killer tried to dispose of Triana A.’s body in a container or bags, but ultimately left her remains on the beach. The news of her brutal murder has left her friends and family in shock, with one close associate expressing disbelief and offering condolences to her son and mother on social media.
The investigation led to the arrest of David S., the proprietor of the Arenales cafe-bar in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The arrest took place at his residence in Los Torres, where an extensive search was conducted. His bar was also searched, with law enforcement officials cordoning off the area and stationing an armed guard outside.
Local residents expressed surprise at the arrest, describing the suspect’s bar as a popular spot that was “always packed”. David S., who had been running the establishment for over six years, was said to have strong community ties. However, some noted that the bar’s atmosphere had changed in recent years, catering to late-night parties behind closed doors.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional arrests. David S. is expected to make a court appearance by the end of the week.