In a dramatic turn of events, police have confirmed they have successfully broken into the secret apartment rented by Diogo Jota on the outskirts of Liverpool — and say what they discovered inside could be directly linked to the tragic car accident that claimed the footballer’s life.
The apartment, hidden under a false name and paid for in monthly instalments over seven years, had raised serious questions after Jota’s wife found the lease documents among his personal files. Authorities had been attempting to gain legal entry since last week, and on Tuesday evening, a special unit finally entered the premises.
What Was Found Inside
According to official statements released this morning, investigators found several items inside the apartment that have now become central to the ongoing investigation. Among the most critical discoveries:
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A disassembled mobile phone, believed to be Jota’s secondary device, containing encrypted text messages sent just hours before his fatal crash
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Handwritten notes and printed documents, including what detectives describe as “deeply personal” letters never sent
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A bottle of prescription medication, currently being tested for substances that could impair driving
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A torn photograph, showing Jota with an unidentified woman and a child — neither of whom are known to the family or Liverpool FC
But the most alarming detail? A partially destroyed voice recording, found on a digital device under the floorboards. Forensic analysts are currently attempting to recover the full audio, but a short, distorted clip released to police reportedly includes Jota repeating a name — the same name he was heard shouting on dashcam footage seconds before the crash.
Police: “We Are Now Treating the Crash as Non-Accidental Until Proven Otherwise”
Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Chief Inspector Daniel Reeve of Merseyside Police stated:
“We now have substantial reason to believe the events leading to Mr. Jota’s death were not merely coincidental. The materials recovered from the apartment, particularly the voice recording and mobile communication logs, have shifted our perspective. We are actively considering the possibility that his accident was either indirectly provoked or part of a broader personal crisis.”
A Shocking Twist for Fans and Family
The Jota family, who just days ago released the late footballer’s financial records in a bid to honour his transparency, have not commented publicly on the discovery. However, sources close to the family say the contents of the apartment have “devastated” them and raised questions they were “not prepared to face.”
Liverpool FC also issued a brief statement:
“We continue to mourn the loss of Diogo. Our club will support the ongoing investigation in any way necessary and continue to stand by his family.”
Unanswered Questions
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Who is the woman in the photograph?
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What was the last message sent from the disassembled phone?
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Could the medication have impaired Jota’s ability to drive — or was it something far more sinister?
The investigation is now entering a new phase, with digital forensic experts, behavioral analysts, and even psychological profilers brought in to piece together Jota’s final days.
This is a developing story. More updates to follow.