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Five Arrested Over Murder of American Street Musician in Spain

 

Sagunto / 28 March 2026

 

Spanish authorities have arrested five men in connection with the murder of an American street musician whose body was discovered in an abandoned building in the Valencian town of Sagunto.

 

The victim, identified in Spanish media reports as Djinn Maury, a 39-year-old violinist originally from the United States, had been living in the disused property where his body was later found. He was known locally for performing music on the streets and sharing his work online.

 

The case dates back to April 2025, when Maury’s body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition inside an abandoned industrial building near Sagunto. Investigators later determined that he had died several months earlier after suffering multiple stab wounds during a violent confrontation.

 

According to Spanish reports, the Guardia Civil homicide unit led a lengthy investigation, gathering forensic evidence from the scene, including biological traces that proved key to identifying both the victim and potential suspects. The isolated nature of Maury’s lifestyle initially made the investigation more challenging, as he had limited social connections in the area.

 

Authorities now believe the fatal attack occurred between late January and early February 2025. One line of enquiry suggested that at least one of the alleged attackers may have sustained injuries during the incident and later sought medical treatment — a detail that reportedly helped investigators progress the case.

 

The five suspects, aged between 21 and 26, were arrested following coordinated operations in several locations across the Valencia region, including Paterna, Burjassot and Benicarló. They are understood to include four Spanish nationals and one Lithuanian national. The case has now been referred to a court in Sagunto, where proceedings will continue.

 

No official motive has yet been confirmed, and all individuals are currently being treated as suspects as the judicial process unfolds.

 

The case has attracted significant attention both in Spain and internationally, not only due to the brutality of the killing but also because of the victim’s circumstances. Maury had travelled to Europe in pursuit of a life in music and was living in precarious conditions at the time of his death.

 

The arrests mark a major breakthrough in what had remained an unresolved homicide for nearly a year, shifting the focus from investigation to prosecution as authorities seek to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.