Mojacar, Spain — The death of 35-year-old British expatriate Brett Dryden under mysterious circumstances in his Almeria apartment has sparked distress and a determined quest for justice by his family. Originally reported as a natural death due to a pulmonary embolism, further investigation revealed signs of a sinister incident, including a significant head wound and evidence of a robbery, leaving his loved ones to suspect foul play.
Located in the idyllic coastal town of Mojacar in Spain’s Andalusia region, Dryden was found deceased on July 22, five years after relocating to run a legal cannabis club named The Dawg House. His body was discovered by friends, who were expecting to meet him, lying face-up near a living room window.
The grief-stricken family has been actively involved in uncovering the details of Dryden’s untimely demise. Shannen Adams, Dryden’s sister, described the day-to-day pain the family endures as they cope with the loss. “It’s hell on earth. Every day is a struggle,” she explained. Recalling her niece’s suffering, she added, “His daughter misses him hugely; she talks about her daddy all the time.”
Amid their sorrow, the family aims to achieve some form of closure by bringing those responsible to justice. “We won’t ever stop until we get justice for our beautiful Brett,” Adams stated resolutely.
Further elevating the family’s suspicions, Dryden’s mother, Sandra Adams from Chester-Le-Street in County Durham, traveled to Spain on what would have been her son’s 36th birthday to investigate his death further. She learned from neighbors and local police that three men were seen fleeing Dryden’s residence on CCTV footage around the time of his death.
The investigation took a more pointed turn after the family discovered that Dryden’s designer glasses, cash, and watch were missing, strengthening the theory that he fell victim to a violent robbery. Complicating matters, his mother received a mysterious silent phone call from her son’s phone, which was later tracked showing activity in various locations across Spain, long after medical professionals declared Dryden dead.
In response to initial inquiries by the family pointing out the suspicious circumstances, local authorities adjusted the course of their investigation. “We rang the police and said, ‘There’s footage of people going into Brett’s house and running away.’ I flagged up all these things and that we think it was murder,” Mrs. Adams shared about her interactions with the local police.
The Guardia Civil, responsible for the investigation, has not yet made any public comments. A court spokesperson did clarify that the investigation remains active and ongoing. “The investigation hasn’t been suspended or closed. It is still open, and this incident remains under investigation,” the spokesperson stated, indicating that the court awaits a comprehensive report from the Civil Guard.
As the family awaits answers, their pursuit of truth continues to be a poignant reminder of the harrowing impacts of unresolved criminal cases on the families left behind. The mysterious death of Brett Dryden remains a focal point of concern and grief for his relatives and the broader expatriate community in Mojacar, echoing the universal call for justice and resolution in cases marred by enigmatic circumstances.