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Escape before the Verdict: How a Defendant Vanished Without a Trace in the Porto Cristo Baby Case

Why Courts May Hold Defendants Before a Verdict in Mallorca

In serious Mallorca cases, judges may order custody before a verdict if the risk of flight is considered high.

Published: April 22, 2026
Escape before the Verdict: How a Defendant Vanished Without a Trace in the Porto Cristo Baby Case

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Why do courts in Mallorca sometimes keep defendants in custody before a verdict?

In serious cases, judges have to weigh the right to liberty against the risk that someone may flee before judgment. In Mallorca, that balance matters especially when the charges are grave and the trial has already reached its final stage.

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