Google Maps played an unexpected role in solving a year-long murder mystery in Spain. The investigation began in November 2023 after a man went missing in the northern region of Castile and Leon. Authorities arrested two suspects: a woman, the missing man’s partner, and her ex-partner. During their investigation, police raided homes and inspected vehicles but stumbled upon a key lead through "images in a location application."

These images, taken from Google Maps' Street View in October 2024, showed a person placing a white-shrouded object into a car boot in the village of Tajueco. While the images were not decisive, they provided significant evidence. The discovery helped police confirm that the body found in Soria province's cemetery was likely that of the missing man, a 33-year-old Cuban. Police say the images from Google Maps helped to point towards the suspects, although the investigation is still ongoing. The suspects have been taken into custody, and the case continues to develop.