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Family Demands Justice for British Expat Found Dead in Spanish Home

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A year after the murder of a 35-year-old British expat in Spain, his family says they are still fighting for answers. Brett Dryden, a father of one, was found dead with a two-inch head wound in his home in Mojacar, Spain, on July 21 last year. The investigation remains open, but officials have yet to submit a full police report, and no arrests have been made. The family believes Brett was murdered and accuses Spanish authorities of a "cover-up" to protect the tourist trade.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brett Dryden, a 35-year-old British expat, was found dead with a two-inch head wound in his home in Mojacar, Spain on July 21 last year.
  • The investigation remains open, but officials have yet to submit a full police report, and no arrests have been made.
  • The family believes Brett was murdered and accuses Spanish authorities of a "cover-up" to protect the tourist trade.
  • The family has obtained CCTV footage that they claim shows two men running away from the house where Brett lived and ran a cannabis bar called The Dawg House.
  • The family has also reported that Brett's belongings, including his phone and designer Gucci sunglasses, were missing after his death.
  • A Spanish judicial official said the investigation will be extended for another six months and that there have been no arrests yet.
  • Sandra Adams, Brett's mother, has made a heartfelt journey to the site of her son's death and has set up a Facebook campaign, "Justice for Brett Dryden," to raise awareness about the case.

Statistics:

  • Brett Dryden was 35 years old at the time of his death.
  • The investigation into his death has been ongoing for a year.
  • The police report has yet to be submitted to the court, despite the investigation remaining open.

Sources:

  • "Mother of British ex-pat found murdered in Spain claims police are involved in a 'cover-up'." By, Gerard Couzens and Monica Charley, Daily Mirror, [not provided].
  • "Family of Brit expat found dead in Spanish home demands justice as investigation enters second year." By, Gerard Couzens and Monica Charley, Daily Mirror, [not provided].
  • Facebook post by Sandra Adams, "Justice for Brett Dryden," [not provided].
  • GoFundMe appeal by Shannen Adams, "In memory of Brett Dryden," [not provided].

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