Irish couple found dead in Cullera jacuzzi; children discover bodies

The Guardia Civil is investigating the deaths of an Irish couple, aged 50 and 45, whose bodies were found on Tuesday afternoon by their two teenage children in the jacuzzi of their rented holiday home in the Cap Blanc urbanization of Cullera, Valencia. The discovery has prompted a homicide investigation due to what authorities describe as "some indication that something strange could have happened" Source: La Vanguardia.

The discovery

The children, aged 14 and 15 (some sources say 16), found their parents naked and lifeless in the jacuzzi around 5:00 PM. They alerted a neighbor, who called emergency services Source: Milenio. The bodies showed no obvious signs of violence, but investigators noted puncture-like wounds, leading to speculation about drug use, though accidental death has not been ruled out Source: ABC. The bodies were removed around 11:30 PM, and autopsies are scheduled for Wednesday Source: El Confidencial.

Investigation and hypotheses

The Guardia Civil's Homicide Unit has taken over the case. Sources indicate the couple may have consumed drugs, which could explain the wounds, but no official confirmation has been made Source: El Español. Euronews reports that investigators are considering the possibility of an attack while the couple relaxed in the jacuzzi, noting the water was cloudy Source: Euronews. In contrast, other outlets emphasize that no signs of violence were initially observed and that accidental causes remain possible Source: Milenio.

Care for the children

The two minors, who have special needs, were initially cared for by Cullera's social services, with a psychologist and social worker dispatched. They were later joined by three relatives who flew from Ireland, arriving at Alicante airport at 3:00 AM Source: Milenio. The children, who do not speak Spanish, were in a state of shock and were accommodated in a hotel until their relatives arrived Source: El Mundo.

The investigation remains open, with forensic results expected to clarify the cause of death.