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The Spanish Eye > Crime > Inside the gangs targeting gay tourists across Spain: Victims left for dead and foaming at the mouth – after serial killer ‘claimed eight lives’
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Inside the gangs targeting gay tourists across Spain: Victims left for dead and foaming at the mouth – after serial killer ‘claimed eight lives’

The gangs have a preference for holidaymakers as they are less likely to report the crime or stick around to seek justice - with US, French and Australian men among the victims.

Last updated: December 25, 2025 10:22 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: December 25, 2025
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Thugs and gangs of teenagers are using dating apps to target gay tourists across Spain. The criminals are using apps like Grindr, Scruff, Wapo and

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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