Irish Couple Found Dead in Spain Vacation Home

An Irish couple, aged 45 and 50, were discovered deceased by their own children during a family vacation in the coastal town of Cullera, Valencia, Spain. The tragic discovery was made at a rental property where the couple was found beside a hot tub.

The Civil Guard's homicide squad has launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities noted that there were no immediately visible indications of violence on the bodies, although potential puncture wounds were observed. Investigators are considering various possibilities, including that these marks could be related to drug use rather than assault.

Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family. The victims' children have been taken to a hotel in Cullera and are expected to be reunited with relatives. Autopsies are scheduled to be conducted at the Forensic Medicine Institute in Valencia.