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Two teenagers detained after 83-year-old woman dies during Burgos robbery
Police in Burgos, Spain, detained two teenagers aged 16 and 17 over the death of an 83-year-old woman in her home.
Investigators believe the teenagers entered the home to steal, and several stolen gold jewellery items have been recovered.
The woman was gagged and restrained, and she could not reach the oxygen equipment she needed.
A preliminary autopsy found no other signs of violence, and investigators believe the teenagers did not intend to kill her.
Police are looking for other people who may have been involved in the robbery.
The teenagers appeared before the juvenile prosecutor, who must decide whether to place them in a youth centre as a precaution while the case proceeds.
Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 were detained in connection with the death of an 83-year-old woman during a robbery in Burgos.
Investigators believe the teenagers intended to rob her, not kill her.
The woman died of respiratory failure after being gagged and restrained, which prevented her from reaching her oxygen equipment.
Police recovered several gold jewels taken from her home and are seeking possible additional suspects.
The woman’s body was found by a caregiver who entered the home.
- Who
- Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were detained. The victim was an 83-year-old woman.
- What
- The woman died during a robbery after being gagged and restrained.
- When
- The robbery and death occurred on Tuesday afternoon, between 15:30 and 16:30. The teenagers were detained on Friday.
- Where
- The woman’s home on Vitoria Street, in the Gamonal neighbourhood of Burgos, Spain.
- Why
- Investigators believe the teenagers intended to steal the woman’s jewellery, not kill her.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The robbery and the woman’s death took place during this period, according to investigators.
Police located and detained the two teenagers.
The teenagers were brought before the juvenile prosecutor on duty in Burgos.
- Victim
- 83-year-old woman
- Detained
- Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17
- Location
- Vitoria Street, Gamonal neighbourhood, Burgos
- Time of incident
- Tuesday, between 15:30 and 16:30
- Cause of death
- Respiratory failure after she was gagged and restrained
- Recovered property
- Several gold jewels