The death of Álvaro Prieto, Córdoba CF player in the Youth Honor Division, has shocked Spanish society. He disappeared on October 12 after missing his train back home, he was found dead on Monday, between the carriages of a broken down convoy in Seville Santa Justa. The police investigation clarified that the victim died of electrocution, despite the alleged hypotheses that spread through social networks. Still, it is not enough for the family.
Álvaro’s parents have appeared in the case that was opened this week by the Court of Instruction number 11 of Seville. The law firm assigned by the family confirmed this information to ABC Córdoba this Wednesday morning. The law firm assures that yesterday Tuesday it registered the document of appearance before the justice, with the objective of “knowing the facts and procedures” of the investigation directed by the magistrate of duty Cristina Loma.
This movement by Rafael Prieto and Julia López does not indicate that, for the moment, they are going to file any type of complaint. According to their lawyers, they only want to have access to police reports, statements and any relevant details that allow them to reveal what happened to their son. Recently, the family also issued a statement thanking the authorities for their work, as well as the expressions of support sent from all corners of Spain.
“First of all, we thank the Homicide and Disappearance Brigade of the National Police of Seville for their professionalism and human quality. We extend our gratitude to the Government of the Andalusian Government for its concerns and efforts, as well as to all the authorities and people who have made it possible for all available means and resources to be put in place to find our son,” they expressed.
“At the same time, we sincerely appreciate the countless expressions of support and affection that the family has received from people from all walks of life. We have felt all your support in these complicated days,” they added. Likewise, they decided not to make any type of public statement “about the circumstances of our son’s death and we strongly request the utmost respect and discretion possible.”
Regarding the incident, the Seville police have already found a line of investigation into how Álvaro died. The security camera of a gas station recorded him jumping a fence in the Sevilla Santa Justa workshop area, crossing the tracks and climbing onto the roof of the damaged train, with the ultimate goal of sneaking into another convoy. Upon touching the pantograph, the extension that connects the vehicle to the electrified catenary, the victim suffered a lethal shock and fell into the gap between the carriages.
