Crime - Page 2

The prosecution team, initially seeking a sentence of five years and eleven months for the three defendants, has decided to settle for a reduced sentence after negotiations with the defense.

Initially, it appeared that the victim had committed suicide based on the scene, but the positioning of the body made investigators suspect a possible violent death.

This provides context for the event that took place on 4 December 2004, during which three masked individuals shot and killed José Manuel and a hairdresser, and explains how the perpetrators have managed to evade punishment for their actions.

Spanish National Police officers confiscated 145,000 euros in cash and 974 mobile phones during searches in Marbella.

Despite the extensive police investigation detailed in the hundreds of pages of the case file, there are still gaps that must be addressed before the prosecution can proceed with its indictment.

The defendant was convicted of premeditated murder with malice and contempt of court for violating a restraining order that prohibited contact with the victim.