John George’s family mourns as Spanish police investigate his tragic death
Alicante: A trail of dried blood was found on a rural road where John George’s remains were discovered. It looks like he was left there in a hurry.
Police had marked arrows on the ground, showing the direction of the bloodstains. It’s pretty clear they’re piecing together what happened.
Meanwhile, John’s family left flowers in the village where he was found. It’s heartbreaking to see them go through this.
A death notice mentioned that condolence books are open at local funeral homes in Belfast. It’s a tough time for everyone.
John George
In a video, his dad, Billy, shared his pain, saying he never thought he’d have to lay flowers for his son in a foreign country. He’s heartbroken but holds onto the memories.
Billy said, “I will miss him every day. John, you will never be forgotten.” It’s so sad to hear a parent express that kind of loss.
Back at the crime scene, police were still busy. They didn’t even try to bury John’s body, just covered it with branches to hide it.
They’ve got a 32-year-old suspect from the Czech Republic in custody, arrested shortly after John’s body was found. They’re really digging into this case.
One officer even used a metal detector near where John was found, trying to uncover more evidence. They’re taking this seriously.
The police are using the full 72 hours allowed by law to question the suspect before passing him to a judge. Time is ticking for them.
They haven’t released the post-mortem results yet, and it’s unclear how long John had been there. His family last heard from him on December 14.
They reported him missing after he missed his flight home four days later. It’s just so tragic.
By December 23, his family started a GoFundMe to help with the search, fearing he might have been harmed.
John’s brother Darren flew to Alicante to help search with their parents and friends. They had a big support network from Northern Ireland.
K9 Search and Rescue Northern Ireland team travelled to Alicante to help in the search for John George
On January 1, a volunteer canine search team joined the effort. They covered a lot of ground, but sadly, it didn’t end well.
Courtney, John’s sister, expressed her heartbreak online, saying, “You have taken my brother’s life and ruined mine.” It’s just so raw.
A Civil Guard spokesman confirmed they found John’s body and are investigating. They’re working hard to figure out what happened.
A local who saw the police said it looked like someone had driven there and left the body in a hurry. It’s a chilling thought.
Billy shared that he felt both happy and sad about finding John. It’s a mix of relief and grief.
He described the last few weeks as a nightmare, searching every day without knowing where to go. It’s been tough.
Billy said, “We’ve got John, we’re bringing him back home where he belongs.” It’s a bittersweet moment for the family.
Darren added that the last five weeks have been hell for them, filled with false leads and wild goose chases.
The PSNI has been helping the Spanish police with the investigation, and they’re still looking for more information.
