A tragic turn of events has unfolded in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, where the dismembered body of Belgian tourist Katty Oosterlinck was discovered at a landfill site on May 8. The 56-year-old woman had gone missing days earlier, and authorities have since arrested her 22-year-old son on suspicion of her murder.
Oosterlinck had been traveling with friends, but on May 4, her loved ones lost contact with her. A search operation was initiated by Spanish authorities, and after several days of searching, her remains were found at the Zurita rubbish dump in the town. Investigators from the Spanish Civil Guard’s Judicial Police unit have not yet revealed the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, but her son’s arrest suggests foul play.
Authorities have confirmed that Oosterlinck’s body was removed from the landfill site and sent to the Institute of Legal Medicine of Las Palmas for an autopsy, which will help determine the exact cause of death.
While the investigation is ongoing, the arrest of her son has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many questions unanswered about the nature of his involvement. The Spanish Civil Guard and Puerto del Rosario Police have yet to provide further details on the case.
As the investigation continues, Oosterlinck’s family and friends are left grieving the loss of a loved one, whose final moments remain shrouded in mystery.
