Handwriting test for Santi Laiglesia in Jubany case returns negative

National Police report finds no link between the suspect and anonymous letters sent to the victim.

Generic image of a courthouse symbolizing the end of a judicial investigation.
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Generic image of a courthouse symbolizing the end of a judicial investigation.

The long-running investigation into the 2001 murder of Helena Jubany is nearing its end in Sabadell after a key handwriting analysis for suspect Santi Laiglesia came back negative.

The National Police forensics report states that Santi Laiglesia's handwriting does not match the anonymous letters sent to Jubany before her death. This contrasts with the findings for the other suspect, Xavi Jiménez, who was previously identified as a participant in writing the notes.
Despite this result, Laiglesia remains a central figure in the case due to DNA evidence found on the victim's clothing. Legal teams now have five days to request further evidence before the magistrate officially closes the pre-trial investigation phase.

"The prosecution will not submit further evidence requests and we hope to file the indictment in the coming days."

Benet Salellas · Lawyer for the Jubany family
Meanwhile, the Barcelona Court has dismissed an appeal by Ana Echaguibel, maintaining her provisional discharge from the case. Judges ruled that while there are 'indications of a crime,' they are currently insufficient to proceed with a formal trial against her.