The morning in Roses began with a disturbing discovery. A passerby walking along the outskirts of the town spotted the lifeless body of a woman in dense thickets near the town entrance. The site where the body was found is about three kilometers from the home of a missing elderly woman. Local police and Mossos d’Esquadra units arrived at the scene immediately. Preliminary reports indicate that the deceased is María Flor García Castillo, a 78-year-old resident of Roses who disappeared in early January. Final confirmation of her identity and cause of death will come only after a forensic examination.
María Flor had been living alone since the recent death of her husband. On Sunday, January 4, she went for her usual walk around town but never returned home. Her family grew worried and contacted the police. Extensive search efforts began the very next day, with not only local and regional law enforcement but also firefighters joining in. They combed nearby ravines and riverbeds, but found no trace of the woman.
The Search and Growing Anxiety
With each passing day, hope of finding María Flor alive was fading. Police shared her photo and a detailed description on social media: short gray hair, glasses, about 170 centimeters tall, slender build. On the day she disappeared, she was wearing a warm khaki coat and house slippers. Authorities warned that she might be disoriented and in need of assistance.
Despite the efforts of all the services, the search yielded no results. Concern among the city’s residents grew, as the disappearance of an elderly person always causes particular anxiety. Many volunteers joined the search, combing the surrounding area, but all was in vain. At some point, it seemed that there was no hope left.
An Unexpected Outcome
Then, nearly two weeks after the disappearance, came a tragic turn of events. A passerby, unaware of what he was about to find, stumbled upon a body in the bushes near the city entrance. The spot was far enough from residential areas to explain why search teams had missed it before. The woman was wearing the same clothes she had left home in. All evidence suggests it is Maria Flor, though official confirmation is still forthcoming.
Now, a forensic examination must answer the key questions: when and under what circumstances did death occur? Could the woman have died on the day of her disappearance, or did she wander the area, lost and unable to find her way home? For her family and loved ones, this is an immense ordeal, as they had clung to hope until the very end.
Unanswered Questions
The story of Maria Flor García Castillo has been a real shock for Roses. In a town where everyone knows each other, the community witnessed a tragedy that could have happened to anyone. Why did the elderly woman end up so far from home? Why did no one notice her sooner? For now, these questions remain unanswered.
The incident once again raises the issue of elderly safety and the need for greater attention to those living alone. In such situations, every minute counts, and any detail can be crucial. Unfortunately, this time fate was merciless.
