The family of a man who was found dead while on vacation in Spain believes that his death may be a result of foul play. Nathan Osman, 30, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was discovered at the base of a secluded cliff on the outskirts of Benidorm less than a day after he had arrived for his holiday with friends in September 2024. Despite the family’s initial dissatisfaction with the response from Spanish authorities, they conducted their own investigation and presented their findings to the chief prosecutor in the Spanish resort. As a result, the case has been reopened. Nathan’s brother, Lee Evans, revealed that the prosecutor expressed strong suspicions of foul play, stating, “we strongly believe foul play is involved and we are treating it as a potential homicide.” He emphasized that the evidence presented did not suggest an accidental or suicidal death.
Initially, the family was troubled by the lack of investigation into Nathan’s death, with the case being closed within a few hours. Nathan was reported missing while returning to his hotel, and his body was subsequently discovered by an off-duty police officer on a water bike the following day. CCTV footage revealed Nathan walking towards his hotel without exhibiting signs of intoxication, leading his family to suspect foul play. The family believes that Nathan was possibly abducted and robbed, as there were attempts to use his bank cards after his passing. Given the challenging and isolated terrain where his body was found, they argue that he would not have voluntarily ventured to that location.
Pontypridd MP Alex Davies Jones has extended her support to the Osman family and honored Nathan in a parliamentary debate concerning the assistance available to families of British citizens who fall victim to homicide abroad. The MP, who also serves as an under secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice, criticized the Spanish authorities for prematurely dismissing Nathan’s death as accidental without thorough investigation or support. She expressed hope that the reopening of the case would offer a sense of closure for the Osman family. Lee Evans shared that the head prosecutor in Spain displayed compassion and empathy towards their family during their meeting, expressing confidence in her commitment to seeking justice for Nathan. He expressed appreciation for her understanding of the situation, based on the circumstances surrounding Nathan’s death, such as the remote location where his body was found and the subsequent use of his bank cards
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