BirminghamLive WhatsApp <\/a>, click the link to join<\/strong><\/p>\nHe had last been seen on CCTV on Saturday, September 20, and is thought to have had a number of euros on him at the time.<\/p>\n
When his remains were found, his phone and money were missing, and his loved ones are now working to find out how he died.<\/p>\n
They strongly believe Josh was ‘taken’ to where he was found dead.<\/p>\n
He had a distinctive Wolves badge tattooed on his arm, and it is hoped that someone may have seen him in the hours leading up to his death.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the family told BlackCountryLive: “Josh flew out on Friday, September 19, on a solo trip to Lloret de Mar, Spain.<\/p>\n
“His body was tragically discovered in a wooded area of the town on Tuesday, September 23.<\/p>\n
“Based on current information, it appears he had been in the woods for approximately 48 hours before being found. He was just 33 years old.<\/p>\n
“Josh was last seen on CCTV leaving the Blue Sea Montevista Hawai Hotel at 12.23pm on Saturday, September 20.<\/p>\n
“He was wearing a dark blue top and carrying his phone. We believe he also had his cash (euros) with him, as none was found in his hotel room.<\/p>\n
“When his body was discovered – around 20 to 25 minutes away from the hotel – neither his phone nor his money were with him.<\/p>\n
“A local taxi driver told us that tourists don\u2019t usually go up to the area where Josh\u2019s body was found.<\/p>\n
“He strongly believes Josh must have been taken there. This information has deeply unsettled us and raises serious questions about what happened in those final hours.”<\/p>\n
They continued: “Josh had a large Wolverhampton football badge tattooed on his right arm. He suffered from CMT, a condition that affects mobility, making him vulnerable.<\/p>\n
“Despite this, Josh was incredibly friendly and approachable. It\u2019s likely he may have asked someone for directions or chatted about football – he loved the game and would have wanted to watch it in a local pub.<\/p>\n
“We are currently unable to access his phone to trace his last movements or conversations, but this is being worked on.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“Strange sightings, conversations, anything unusual.”<\/p>\n
The statement added: “All information will be passed to the police and could be vital in speeding up the investigation.<\/p>\n
“We are desperate for justice. We want to bring Josh home, say our final goodbyes, and lay him to rest with dignity.<\/p>\n
“Please share this message widely – especially with Spanish groups or anyone who may have been in the area.<\/p>\n
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”<\/p>\n
Josh’s family is now working with local authorities in Spain to bring Josh back to the UK – a process which they say is likely to take some time.<\/p>\n
A GoFundMe page has raised thousands of pounds for Josh’s loved ones as they work to bring him home.<\/p>\n
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Josh Rogers was sadly found dead in a wooded area in Spain<\/p>\n