The 'mummy of La Pedriza' was named Beatriz: mysterious corpse found by children in the Madrid mountains identified 20 years later

Today marks 20 years since the discovery of a body in La Pedriza, identified as Beatriz Muñiz Fernández, who likely died from a fall. Despite extensive investigations, her identity remained unknown until recently, when her family reported her missing. Beatriz, 23, had been studying in Sevilla and had not been in contact with her family since a visit in 2006. The circumstances of her death remain unclear, with theories ranging from an accident to potential foul play. Her family had continued to hope for her return, unaware of her tragic fate. The case highlights the challenges of identifying missing persons and the emotional toll on families.