Mystery Surrounds Death of Midlands Man in Spain Amid Voicemail and Unsettling Details
The tragic death of a Midlands man in Spain has left his family searching for answers, with unsettling details including a cryptic voicemail, theories about wild boars, and claims his body was moved. Josh Rogers, a 33-year-old from the Black Country, traveled to Lloret de Mar on a solo holiday in September last year, but his body was discovered in a wooded area days after he went missing.
Holiday Plans Turned Tragic
Josh Rogers arrived in sunny Lloret de Mar with hopes of a fun solo trip, including plans to watch his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers football match at a local bar. He had even booked a table for the game, but he never showed up for his reservation. Instead, his body was found in woodland after he was reported missing to Spanish authorities. His family, heartbroken and confused, continues to seek clarity on what happened in his final hours.
Unsettling Discovery and Theories
In a public social media post shared on February 25, his sister Ashley Rogers pleaded for information from anyone who might have seen Josh before his death. She recounted the account of the man who found Josh's body, stating that he initially thought Josh was asleep near a path but returned later to find him moved to a different spot, much further up the path, and confirmed he was deceased.
The man reported this to the police, expressing confusion over how the body could have moved. A policeman suggested wild boars might have been responsible, but the man disputed this, noting the lack of tracks or signs. He speculated that someone might have moved the body to make it less visible from the path, raising questions about foul play.
Cryptic Voicemail and Missing Items
On September 20, the day Josh was last seen alive, he left a voicemail for a family member saying, "Mate, I've f***ed up good and proper." The meaning of this message remains unknown, adding to the mystery. When his family arrived in Spain to search for him, they found his clothes unpacked and hung up in his hotel room, indicating he had planned to enjoy his holiday with no signs of distress.
Josh was last seen on CCTV leaving the Blue Sea Montevista Hawai Hotel at 12:23 pm on September 20, wearing a dark blue top and carrying his phone. Neither his phone nor his cash were found with his body, which was discovered 20 to 25 minutes away from the hotel. A local taxi driver noted that tourists rarely visit the area where Josh was found, suggesting he might have been taken there, which has deeply unsettled his family.
Health Condition and Family Plea
Josh had Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a condition affecting mobility, making him vulnerable. Despite this, he was described as friendly and approachable, likely to chat about football or ask for directions. His death was recorded as natural, though he had injuries such as abrasions to his hands and signs of dehydration. Ashley added that Josh is believed to have bought and taken drugs after arriving in Spain.
In a statement, a family spokesperson emphasized the need for information: "Please, I beg you—someone must have seen Josh or knows something. If you were in Lloret de Mar that weekend, or know anyone who was, even the smallest detail could help. Strange sightings, conversations, anything unusual." The family continues to piece together the events leading to Josh's death, hoping for closure in this heartbreaking case.
