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Unsolved discovery off Cala d’Or: The brutal death of a young German tourist in 1988

The 1988 Cala d’Or Discovery That Still Raises Questions

A German tourist was found dead off Cala d’Or in 1988. The case was ruled an accident, but questions remain.

Published: April 22, 2026
Unsolved discovery off Cala d’Or: The brutal death of a young German tourist in 1988

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What happened in the Cala d’Or case from 1988?

In July 1988, fishermen and bathers found the body of a 26-year-old German tourist about one mile off Cala d’Or in Mallorca. The body was badly mutilated, and the case was later recorded officially as a fatal accident caused by a boat propeller. Despite that explanation, the circumstances have remained controversial and unresolved.

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