Isak Andic death investigation shifted to possible homicide as Spanish police probe the Mango clothing empire founder’s fatal fall with his son Jonathan as key suspect. Andic plunged to his death while hiking in mountains outside Barcelona in December last year to widespread shock. The 71-year-old died after plunging more than 300 feet while hiking with his eldest son in the Montserrat mountains .
Isak Andic death investigation changed course after Jonathan provided inconsistent testimony in two declarations that fueled suspicion according to El Pais daily. Jonathan was the only person with his father at the time of the incident . His version of events did not align with forensic evidence collected at the site .
Isak Andic death investigation sources cited testimony from the businessman’s partner, professional golfer Estefania Knuth, who described strained relations between father and son . The investigating judge formally changed Jonathan’s status from witness to suspect in late September . Police are combing through contents of his mobile phone .
Isak Andic death investigation continues despite family confidence in Jonathan’s innocence. The Andic family statement said they are cooperating fully with authorities and confident this process will finish soon demonstrating Jonathan’s innocence . Istanbul-born Isak Andic was one of Spain’s richest people with Forbes estimating his family’s fortune at $4.5 billion .
