Almost two months after the tragic event that has kept Spain in suspense, the case of Daniel Sancho continues to be the center of attention in the media and public opinion. From Daniel's parents' trip to Southeast Asia to the statements of the Thai authorities, the mystery has been growing week after week.
With the police investigation now closed, the possibility of the death penalty now looms over Daniel Sancho, and his defense finds a ray of hope in surprising evidence: his return ticket to Spain.
In the 'Xplica' program on La Sexta, Professor of Criminal Law Emilio Cortés broke down the Daniel Sancho case and focused on the details of the return ticket. Although the murder took place on August 5, the purchase of the ticket for August 23 has generated an unprecedented legal debate. Cortés stated that "in law, everything depends on the lens through which you look, it could also be said that it was a kind of trick on his part to precisely not justify that premeditation."
The existence or not of premeditation becomes the central question at this point of the investigation. Cortés argued that "they will be those previous acts that coincidentally were predetermined to produce the result of death, regardless of whether he had a ticket, or whether he did not have one." This perspective suggests that, although there was no long-term premeditation, there could have been shorter premeditation, even 48 hours. According to Cortés, "premeditation does not require a week, nor one, nor two, nor three."
With the trial on the horizon and world attention focused on this case, Daniel Sancho's return ticket to Spain has become a key piece in his defense. Was it a precaution or a coincidence? That's the question lawyers will try to answer as they seek justice in a case that continues to keep the nation in suspense. The truth, whatever it may be, will come to light in the coming months during the trial, as reported by the La Sexta program 'Xplica'.
How can it affect? The existence of Daniel Sancho's return ticket could be decisive in the court's decision on whether the murder was premeditated or not. This could significantly influence the defendant's final sentence, since a lack of premeditation could lead to a less severe sentence.
Evidence will take on a crucial role in the trial, where lawyers and prosecutors are expected to present their closing arguments to seek justice in a case that has shocked the nation.
