Shocking Discovery: Google Street View Car Accidentally Captures Murder and Corpse Disposal, Aiding Police in Arresting Suspects
Google Street View often surprises netizens with the oddities it captures, but this occurrence may be among the most bizarre yet: a murder and corpse concealment incident was inadvertently recorded by a Google Street View car in Spain.
In November 2023, a Cuban immigrant living in the town of Soria, Spain, went missing. His relatives received suspicious text messages from his phone, claiming he was leaving Spain and would discard his phone.
Such messages are common in crime dramas and movies, where criminals fabricate excuses to prevent the victim's family and friends from alerting the police. However, the man's family suspected someone else was using his phone and promptly reported to the authorities.
During the investigation, Spanish police shifted their focus to the victim's ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend. It was through Google Street View's footage that they found alarming evidence.
As the Google Street View car passed by the scene, it accidentally captured a suspect stuffing the victim's body into the trunk of a car. Based on this footage and other evidence, the police arrested the victim's ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.
The case concluded without significant twists: the victim's torso was discovered in a nearby cemetery. While the investigation and autopsy are still ongoing, it is almost certain that the victim is deceased.
Google Maps' Street View is typically captured by vehicles equipped with rooftop cameras, but in areas inaccessible by car, cameras are worn by individuals on foot.
Imagine a future scenario where a Google Street View operator, wearing a camera while walking through a dimly lit area, might not notice anything unusual. Yet, the camera captures everything, potentially providing crucial evidence for some cases.