Mallorca octogenarian finally cleared of the killing of a robber
Pau Rigo "used the only defensive means available to him".
83-year-old acquitted of having caused Porreres robber's death
Acquittal had to be possible as the jury's verdict did not have the necessary majority.
Prosecutor calls for retrial in Porreres shooting case
The jury voted by five to four, but the prosecutor maintains that there had to be a majority of seven to two.
Scene of a shooting in Porreres. Mallorca
Pau Rigo seen here at his property in Porreres.
Four years demanded for owner who shot and killed robber
This is the case of 82-year-old Pau Rigo, who shot and killed a robber at his property in Porreres.
Crime
Porreres shooting: owner at liberty but charged with murder
The lawyer for the family of Mauricio Escobar says there are "doubts" about the argument that Pau Rigo acted in legitimate self-defence.
Crime
Police reconstruct Porreres robbery and fatal shooting
Rigo is adamant that he shot Mauricio Escobar at close range because he was about to be hit again.
Majorca
Shooting and 35 years of autonomy: the week in Majorca
Three members of the Porreres robbery gang were held in preventive custody, the sun shone for Balearics Day, Aptur challenged the legal criteria for rentals zoning, and low-season tourism was shown to be increasing.
Crime
Porreres finca owner had three loaded shotguns
The investigation into what occurred at the Porreres finca last Saturday is casting doubt on whether Pau R. acted in self-defence.
Crime
Prison for Porreres robbery gang members
The judge ordered their preventive detention without bail, the hearing having lasted until gone midnight.
Crime
Porreres gang to appear in court this morning
The mother of the robber who died is reported to be "totally distraught".
Crime
Porreres robbery gang members arrested
The robber who was shot and later died has been named as Mauricio Escobar Benítez.
Police
Porreres robbers had previously stolen 30,000 euros
The robbers had been at the property some weeks before. The 77-year-old owner faces being charged with negligent homicide.
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