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Investigation into death of architect Josep Juanpere

Overview

Authorities are investigating the death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere, who passed away in Baqueira on December 26, 2025. While the death was initially attributed to natural causes, a nine-month investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra has shifted the focus toward potential criminal involvement. Investigators are examining the actions of Belén López Granados, Juanpere’s partner, who was with him at the time of his death. Police are looking into whether López committed a ‘crime of omission of the duty to assist’ by failing to call emergency services and isolating Juanpere for approximately 24 hours. The investigation is also exploring the possibility of intentional homicide, including the potential for poisoning. Recent developments have intensified the probe after a post-mortem examination revealed internal cervical injuries compatible with the application of external force. Consequently, López Granados has been placed under formal investigation for homicide as authorities determine if she applied pressure to his neck or if the injuries are linked to the cardiac arrest. Following her arrest in Madrid, López Granados appeared before a judge in Vielha on September 25. While she maintained her innocence, stating, ‘Soy inocente,’ the judge granted her conditional release after she posted an €80,000 bail. She remains prohibited from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport. The investigation remains complex, as a key witness—the architect’s nephew—remains in a medically induced coma. A recent forensic report has classified the cause of death as being of indeterminate origin. Medical experts have presented two possible scenarios: a natural cause, such as a myocardial infarction, or a traumatic cause related to the injuries found on the victim's neck. During testimony to the Mossos d’Esquadra, López claimed she did not realize Juanpere had died, stating she was lying next to him and did not notice him stop breathing.

Entities

Belén López · Josep Juanpere · Mossos d’Esquadra · GCA Architects · Mossos d'Esquadra

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Josep Juanpere death investigation: Forensic report cites indeterminate cause

    Authorities are investigating the death of architect Josep Juanpere in Baqueira. His partner, Belén López, faces provisional imprisonment as forensic reports weigh a possible heart attack against traumatic neck

  2. [CRIME] 16 sources
    Josep Juanpere death investigation: Partner under probe for homicide

    The partner of architect Josep Juanpere is under investigation for homicide following the discovery of neck injuries during his post-mortem exam. She has been released on €80,000 bail.

  3. [CRIME] 26 sources
    Partner of architect Josep Juanpere arrested in Baqueira death probe

    The partner of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere has been arrested in Madrid following a nine-month investigation into his death in Baqueira, which was initially thought to be from natural causes.

Sources

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