A suspect has been arrested in Lourinhã on suspicion of murdering an estate agent who had been missing for 12 days. A search of the suspect’s home uncovered traces of blood that PJ investigators say corroborate their strong suspicions; the Judicial Police will now begin procedures to recover the body from a location where it was allegedly concealed. The case remains under active investigation, with forensic analysis and recovery operations expected to inform possible charges and next steps.
Arrested in Lourinhã on suspicion of murdering estate agent missing for 12 days
Saturday, 31 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) is Portugal’s national criminal investigation force that handles serious crimes such as homicide, organised crime, corruption and major fraud. It conducts criminal inquiries alongside prosecutors, so if you are involved in or affected by a serious criminal case in Portugal the PJ leads investigative work and consular assistance may be helpful.
