Teen suspect ordered held without bail after Marbella surgeon's fatal clinic shooting
An 18-year-old arrested for the killing of plastic surgeon Dr Alexander Aslani has been remanded in solitary confinement without bail by a Marbella magistrate.
Police apprehended an 18-year-old suspect on Thursday, less than 24 hours after a hooded gunman shot plastic surgeon Dr Alexander Aslani dead inside the Cirumed Clinic at Marbella’s entrance. On Saturday, a duty judge at the Marbella Magistrates’ Court ordered the teenager to remain in solitary pre-trial detention without bail. Initial inquiries have ruled out classic organized-crime involvement, but detectives suspect a contract killing ordered by a dissatisfied patient, noting previous threats.
The investigation focuses on a recent dispute involving a patient’s partner who had confronted clinic staff shortly before the attack. The case file has been placed under strict secrecy while authorities work to uncover any wider conspirators.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential risks of contract killings in medical settings and raises concerns about patient-doctor safety.
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