New forensic measures will test competing explanations of the fatal fall.
BARCELONA, Spain | June 2026
The judicial investigation into the death of Mango founder Isak Andic has entered a new phase with the summons of key witnesses and an ordered reconstruction of the fatal fall that occurred in Montserrat. The judge has requested testimony from relatives, professional associates, emergency personnel and people who encountered the businessman’s son after the incident. Technical specialists will also recreate the circumstances surrounding the fall. The proceedings remain open, and no final conclusion has been reached.
Andic died on December 14, 2024, while hiking in the Montserrat mountain area near Barcelona. His eldest son, Jonathan Andic, was the only person accompanying him at the time and remains under investigation on suspicion of homicide. Being formally investigated does not establish guilt, and his defense continues to maintain that the death resulted from an accident. The expanded inquiry is intended to determine whether the physical evidence supports that explanation or indicates a different sequence of events.
The judge has summoned around ten people connected to the founder’s family and business environment. Among them are his daughters, Sarah and Judith Andic, his partner and Mango chief executive Toni Ruiz. The family secretary and a therapist who worked with several relatives have also been called to testify. Their statements may help investigators understand the relationships, communications and circumstances preceding the excursion.
Mountain officers from the Mossos d’Esquadra are expected to provide evidence about the terrain and the initial response. Two officers who were among the first to arrive at the location have also been summoned. Their observations could be important because the condition of the scene may have changed after emergency operations began. Investigators will examine how the available evidence was identified, preserved and interpreted during those first hours.
The court has additionally ordered authorities to locate hikers who had contact with Jonathan Andic after his father fell. One of those witnesses reportedly assisted him during the moments immediately following the incident. Their testimony may clarify his behavior, the information he provided and the timing of the emergency response. It may also help establish what could be seen or heard from different points along the trail.
Messages exchanged by Isak Andic, his son and the family therapist have become part of the case. Prosecutors believe some communications may reflect a deterioration in the relationship between father and son. The defense argues that phrases extracted from therapeutic exchanges cannot be interpreted literally or separated from the psychological context in which they were written. The judge’s decision to hear directly from the therapist may provide additional context without automatically determining criminal responsibility.
One message attributed to Jonathan has received particular attention because of its aggressive wording. His lawyers maintain that it was metaphorical language used within psychoanalytic therapy and not evidence of a threat or violent intention. Courts must distinguish between emotional expression, family conflict and conduct relevant to a criminal investigation. The meaning of private communications will therefore depend on context, chronology and corroborating evidence.
The testimony of Jonathan’s sisters may also influence the inquiry. Sarah reportedly told police that she had never witnessed serious arguments between her father and brother and rejected claims that Jonathan was obsessed with money. Judith described occasional disagreements but said they were not grave. She also stated that their father had no intention of disinheriting Jonathan.
According to documents incorporated into the case, Isak Andic had discussed creating a foundation with his three children. That information may be relevant because investigators are examining possible family and financial tensions. However, inheritance questions alone do not establish motive or wrongdoing. The inquiry must connect any alleged conflict with objective evidence surrounding the death.
The technical reconstruction is likely to become one of the most important measures ordered by the court. Forensic doctors who performed the autopsy, scientific police officers and specialists who inspected the site are expected to participate. Their task will be to determine whether Andic’s injuries are consistent with the reported mechanics of the fall. They will also assess whether the distribution of evidence along the trail supports an accidental loss of balance.
Objects and traces recovered from the area will be included in that analysis. Investigators are expected to examine a watch, a jacket, blood remains and marks located on the path. The position and condition of these elements may help estimate the direction, force and stages of the fall. Their evidentiary value will depend on accurate measurements and the reliability of the original scene documentation.
The judge has also requested Andic’s complete medical, treatment and medication history. His defense has emphasized that the businessman suffered from osteoarthritis and argues that physical limitations may have contributed to an accidental fall. Prosecutors consider his health information relevant to evaluating that possibility. Medical evidence could strengthen or weaken the hypothesis that instability, pain or reduced mobility influenced the incident.
The court has not approved every investigative request. The judge rejected, at least for now, the prosecution’s proposal to seize all of Jonathan Andic’s electronic devices. She concluded that such a broad measure had not yet been sufficiently justified. The decision shows that the investigation is expanding while remaining subject to proportionality and evidentiary limits.
Jonathan Andic has remained free provisionally after posting bail of one million euros. He also resigned as vice president of Mango while continuing to assert his innocence. His departure from the corporate role separates the company’s management from the criminal proceedings, but it does not resolve questions surrounding the family or the case. Mango continues operating under Toni Ruiz’s executive leadership.
The investigation carries public significance because Isak Andic was one of Spain’s most prominent business figures. He founded Mango and developed it into an international fashion company with stores and commercial operations across numerous markets. His sudden death initially appeared to be a mountain accident. The later opening of a criminal inquiry transformed it into a case involving forensic uncertainty, family testimony and intense public attention.
The next stage will depend on whether the new evidence produces a coherent reconstruction. Witness memories, therapeutic messages, medical records and physical traces must be evaluated together rather than in isolation. Investigators will need to determine which elements are reliable and whether they support one explanation beyond reasonable alternatives. Until that process is completed, the death remains unresolved and the presumption of innocence remains essential.
Justice advances when evidence is tested before conclusions are accepted. / La justicia avanza cuando las pruebas se examinan antes de aceptar conclusiones.