Despite the scale of the operation, the missing parts of Agüera’s body initially remained undiscovered. According to details obtained by El País, much of the suspect’s home was lined with plastic before Agüera’s body was dismembered over several days. The suspect claims the death was accidentalThe suspect reportedly told investigators that Agüera died during a confrontation after being accused of stealing. Buildings have reportedly been constructed over areas where body parts could have been left, potentially leaving some remains permanently inaccessible. The investigation remains open, but the chance discovery made by a group of council workers ultimately broke open Málaga’s disturbing ‘Dexter’ case and led police to their suspect.