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In the Island's Memory: The Murder of Gisela von Stein and Its Traces in Canyamel

The Search for Gisela von Stein in Mallorca

Police needed weeks before finding Gisela von Stein on the property in Canyamel.

Published: April 22, 2026
In the Island's Memory: The Murder of Gisela von Stein and Its Traces in Canyamel

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How long did it take police to find Gisela von Stein in Mallorca?

The disappearance was reported on August 7, 2012, but the case did not resolve immediately. Weeks passed before investigators found the body on the property in Canyamel. The delay reflected how difficult the early stages of the search were and how the case gradually shifted from missing-person concerns to a murder investigation.

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