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Portocolom's mother reportedly committed suicide after finding her son dead

The Civil Guard officers are awaiting the results of the autopsy to determine the cause of death.

The house where the two bodies were found.
27/02/2026
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PalmThe 54-year-old man found dead in his home in Portocolom (Mallorca) on Thursday died a few hours before his 80-year-old mother, who was also found deceased. Initial hypotheses, pending the autopsy results and according to sources close to the investigation who spoke to Europa Press, suggest that both the man and woman had ingested pills. The woman is believed to have died around midday, while the man died a few hours earlier. The same sources explained that the bodies of the man and woman were found in their respective bedrooms. The Civil Guard is investigating the discovery of the bodies of an 80-year-old woman and her 54-year-old son in a home in Portocolom, in the municipality of Felanitx, on Thursday. Early in the afternoon, a family member reported finding the bodies in a house on Grívia Street. The Civil Guard went to the scene and is investigating the incident. No signs of violence were found, and initial investigations point to suicide. In Spain, there are resources available to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts, such as the Suicide Prevention Helpline (717003717, in the Balearic Islands 971461112), the Ministry of Health's suicide prevention hotline (024), and 112, which has mental health professionals. The Suicide Prevention Helpline in the Balearic Islands is 971461112.

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