MADRID, Spain – A Pakistani man currently on trial in Spain for the murder of three elderly siblings is now suspected of killing his cellmate at the Estremera prison outside Madrid, officials announced. The 42-year-old, identified only as Dilawar, confessed to his involvement in the triple murder of two sisters and their disabled brother in December, prompting his incarceration. The Madrid region’s top court released a statement noting that Dilawar, accused of the Morata de Tajuna deaths, is now under investigation for the alleged murder of his cellmate.
According to reports, a 39-year-old Bulgarian inmate was found dead in the cell he shared with Dilawar, having suffered several blows. The bodies of the three siblings, all in their 70s, were discovered in January, showing signs of being beaten to death with an iron bar and partially burned. Spanish media indicated that the tragedy may be linked to an online romance scam, with the sisters falling victim to a fake love affair involving two supposed US servicemen.
The scam led to the accumulation of large debts on the sisters’ part, with Dilawar reportedly lending them a significant amount of money that was never repaid. This financial dispute is believed to have been the catalyst for the violence that occurred, which ultimately led to the murders. Dilawar had previously spent time in jail for attacking one of the sisters with a hammer, but was released from prison last September.
The circumstances surrounding the case continue to raise questions and scrutiny, as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the deception and its tragic consequences. With the investigation ongoing, details about the motives behind the crimes and the events within the prison are expected to emerge in the coming days. The complex and disturbing nature of this case serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers lurking behind online interactions and the devastating impact they can have on unsuspecting individuals.