The details of the investigation
The researchers who worked on the case of Yaiza, a four-year-old girl who died at the hands of her mother in Sant Joan Despí in May 2021, say they found no evidence to suggest that the mother suffered from any mental disorder During the trial, the head of the territorial investigation unit explained that the mother called the girl’s school and the hospital where she worked to warn that they would not be going. According to his surroundings, his behavior was normal in the days before the events. When she was arrested at the hospital, she showed no emotion.
The macabre find
The officers who entered the room where the tragedy occurred found a scene difficult to explain. Everything was very neat and tidy, which is not normal in these circumstances. They also discovered five colored envelopes with different names and many empty medicine blisters. Based on these elements, they suspected that the mother had poisoned the girl and then committed suicide. However, an hour after entering the house, they heard a noise that indicated that the girl was still alive.
The arrest of the mother
After transferring the mother to the hospital and considering the existing indications, her arrest was ordered for the death of her daughter. According to the officers who made the arrest, the woman showed no emotion when she was read her rights and explained the reason for her arrest.
Denial of a mental disorder
During the trial, the head of the investigation assured on several occasions that they found no evidence to suggest that the woman suffered from a mental disorder, as her defense maintains. According to her family and professional environment, the woman acted normally in the days before the events. In addition, the day before the incident, he called the girl’s school to inform her that she would not be going there and her workplace.
The testimony of the first agents
The first officers who arrived at the home were alerted by a neighbor who had seen a person throw himself into the void. When they entered, they found two women, the mother of the accused and the girl’s grandmother, and her sister, very disturbed. They pointed to the room where the mother and little girl were lying on the bed, as well as several colorful envelopes and empty medicine blisters.
Confirmation of suspicions
The girl’s father explained to the investigators the relationship he had with his ex-partner and the threats he had received, confirming the officers’ suspicions. From there, the investigation and trial proceeded to clarify the facts.
