61-Year-Old German Arrested in Arenal on European Arrest Warrant for Attempted Murder

At Playa de Palma, the National Police arrested a 61-year-old German woman who was wanted in Germany for attempted murder. She was recognized while reporting a theft.

Arrest in Arenal: Wanted woman stands out during report

On Thursday morning, around 11:30 a.m., a woman went to a police station near Playa de Palma to file a theft report. The neighbors are still surprised that this step would prove to be her downfall. The National Police established during the check that the 61-year-old had a European arrest warrant for attempted murder.

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Months-long flight in small steps

According to investigators, the woman apparently lived for several months among Germans in Arenal. Those who have lived here for longer know the street: small pensions, a kiosk, the bakery on the corner, where some regulars still discuss the weather in the morning. Some residents said she had recently withdrawn, leaving the house only rarely.

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The accusation is serious: In Germany, the woman is said to have tried to hire a hitman to kill her son-in-law. More precise details about motives or the sequence of events were not provided by authorities at first – such investigative files often remain under lock and key.

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Interrogation via video, but initially free

After the arrest, a judicial hearing via video link took place. The 61-year-old was not taken into custody; she remains at large for the time being, while a decision is made about possible extradition to German authorities. Such proceedings can take weeks, sometimes longer, a investigator told me casually as I waited near the station.

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In Arenal, the news quickly became talk. In front of a cafe on the promenade, two employees stood and exchanged guesses in the afternoon—the espresso had gone cold, and no one really knew more than the police. For the neighborhood, the most important question remains: how many people can hide here unnoticed, without arousing suspicion?

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The National Police confirmed the arrest, but for investigative reasons did not provide further details. The case shows once again how small everyday moments – a report, a check of a system – make people visible again who had long wanted to stay hidden.

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We will keep you updated on the progress of the extradition proceedings.