The case of Daniel Sancho and Edwin Arrieta It is a story of excesses, secrets and accumulated tensions. What began as a relationship marked by desire, luxury and fun ended in one of the crimes that has shocked public opinion. After the condemnation of Spanish to life imprisonment and while the resources arrive, the son of Rodolfo Sancho pays in a frightful Thai prison for the murder and dismembling of the doctor, the investigations continue to clarify the details of a link that developed between the desire between the desire of a common life and the resistance of those who were not prepared to assume that commitment.
The relationship between the Madrid chef and the Colombian surgeon not only implied feelings, but also economic investments and a change of lifestyle that finally resulted in a tragic outcome. Daniel Sancho and Edwin Arrieta shared moments of opulence in the Balearic Islands. They sailed together on a sailboat between Ibiza to Formentera. Both enjoyed alone but Daniel divided their time distributing days with their panda of friends (and friends): private parties aboard a yach With the surgeon that almost nobody knew. The closest to Daniel knew about their existence but not as a relationship of Rodolfo Sancho’s son but as an investment partner.
Daniel enjoyed high -level food: he visited exclusive restaurants both with his grandmother Noela and Edwin when they were together. Also with Laura, the young woman with whom almost five years came out and who has just turned 30 this week.
Daniel not only ate luxury: he lived in luxury. He often enjoyed high -level accommodations on his trips. The journalist and writer Joaquín Campos, author of a book about the event, says that Sancho was regular at the best discos and local, habitual in the most select night events. Sancho Gracia’s grandson carried a rhythm of life that intensified after meeting Arrieta thanks to the huge economic contribution that the Colombian surgeon gave him, apparently mixed with a romantic relationship that no friend knew or even suspected.
THE PAPARAZZI SERGIO GARRIDO He has investigated the places frequented by Edwin Arrieta and his friend Daniel. Confirms that several days passed aboard a luxury sailboat anchored on Las Salinas beach. Testimonies indicate that in that ship, whose crew rental could reach 20,000 euros per week, they were endless “parties where the LSD and alcohol were protagonists.” He assures that the mornings passed in an environment of hangover and continuous celebration, while purchases in supermarkets were almost exclusively limited to alcoholic beverages. The relationship between the two was not exempt from tensions. During one of his stays on the ship in Ibiza, witnesses cited by the Fiesta program ensure that a strong discussion almost ended with both in the water. This episode was just an advance of the conflicts that would be developed later and that would culminate in Thailand.
A change of life driven by Edwin Arrieta
Since he met Edwin Arrieta, Daniel Sancho experienced a transformation in his lifestyle. Sources close to the Colombian surgeon cited in the space presented by Emma García this Sunday claim that this influenced the chef’s decisions, encouraging him to move away from Madrid’s nightlife to settle in Barcelona. Arrieta’s intention was to create a new environment for Daniel Sancho, moving away from his former friendships, which he considered a “bad influence.” Proof of this intention was the search for housing and commercial premises in Barcelona, undertaken by Arrieta months before the crime. According to the documentation analyzed, the surgeon hired in May 2023 the services of a lawyer in Spain to manage a “de facto couple” with Sancho and find a place to live and work. The plan included the opening of a restaurant or even a clinic in the city.
Initially, the investment project contemplated Madrid, but later Arrieta changed its strategy to Barcelona. During his relationship, it is estimated that the surgeon invested at least 260,000 euros in Sancho’s life and businesses, according to the lawyer who represents the family of the murdered doctor. Besides, The holidays in Ibiza, the rental of ships and the dinners in prestigious restaurants added high invoices that only creak He could afford thanks to his successful career as a surgeon. What they have not said at party is that Daniel, regardless of his Balearic adventure with Arrieta, weeks before killing him, was in the same area a week with several friends at another sailboat.
One of the most revealing aspects of the case is that, while Sancho lived his life with total secret more than ambiguity regarding the relationship, Arrieta had concrete plans to consolidate it. The surgeon not only projected a professional future for Sancho in Barcelona, but also wanted to formalize his sentimental link establishing himself as a de facto couple.
It has been documented that Arrieta planned to formalize the relationship in September 2023, with the intention of establishing a future set in Spain. However, witnesses close to Sancho claim that he did not know these plans. It is believed that the revelation of this unwanted commitment, added to the economic and emotional pressure that Arrieta exerted on it, could have been a determining factor in the climb of tensions that culminated in the crime. According to investigations, Madrid and Colombian had planned a symbolic event in Thailand, in which, under the full moon, they would seal their commitment in private. However, for Sancho, this situation could have represented an imposition rather than its own choice.
One of the most intriguing elements in history is the double life that Daniel Sancho led. Although his most intimate circle knew his business bond with Arrieta, many people in his environment did not know the exact nature of the relationship. Even his alleged ex -girlfriend, mentioned on several occasions during the investigation, seemed to ignore certain aspects of the chef’s life.
We know now that it existed A common company between Sancho and Arrieta, but not even the closest ones knew of their relationship beyond business. However, the pressure of maintaining the appearances and economic dependence that Sancho had with the surgeon could have been key factors in the tragic outcome.
