The autopsy confirmed that the body found is that of the pilgrim Denise Thiem

USPA NEWS - The autopsy report found Friday on a farm in the Castrillo de los Polvazares, province of Leon, northwest Spain, it has confirmed that it is the American pilgrim Denise Thiem, disappeared on April 5 while following the Road of Santiago.

On Monday arrived in Spain DNA samples from the relatives of Denise Thiem in the United States for comparison with samples taken from the corpse, which was in an advanced state of decomposition. Tests carried out confirm that it is the American pilgrim, 41, who disappeared on April 5 while following the Road of Santiago and whom the trail was lost in the town of Astorga, 40 kilometers west of Leon, the capital of the province.

Also Monday, the alleged murderer, Miguel Angel Munoz, 39, spent a judge, who ordered his provisional prison without bail. Front the judge, Miguel Angel Munoz denied killing Denise Thiem, contradicting his first statement to the Police, when he admitted beating the pilgrim, who had died as a result of the coup. A jury determine the guilt or innocence of the accused if the inquiry is completed and the trial.

Gradually they get to know more about the personality and activities of Miguel Angel Munoz. According to witnesses, it was common disturb the pilgrims and even false signals placed in the way for the pilgrims had to pass through his property. Then, according to witnesses, she used to ask money or scolded them. Neighbors of Castrillo de los Polvazares said the Police that the alleged murderer had a change of heart a few years ago, becoming sullen and irascible.