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New leads in the Malén Ortiz case: Why answers in Mallorca are taking so long

Why Cold Cases in Mallorca Can Take Years

Cold cases in Mallorca often move slowly because evidence, witness statements and follow-up work take time.

Published: April 22, 2026
New leads in the Malén Ortiz case: Why answers in Mallorca are taking so long

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Why do cold cases in Mallorca take so long to move forward?

Cold cases can slow down because old evidence has to be digitized, checked again, and matched with current findings. Witness memories also change over time, and seasonal turnover in a place like Mallorca can make follow-up harder. Even with many documents and searches, the most important clue can still be difficult to isolate.

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