Steinfurt - Dead body discovered in apartment: homicide squad investigates
Following the discovery of a dead woman in an apartment in Mettingen in the northern Münsterland region, the police have set up a homicide squad. During the autopsy of the 62-year-old woman, forensic experts found traces of physical violence, the police announced on Thursday. The investigation into the cause of death has not yet been completed, according to the statement.
A neighbor had been worried about the woman after she had not seen her for days. With a spare key, she went to the apartment in the Steinfurt district on Tuesday evening and found the deceased.
Police statement
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- The homicide squad's investigation in the Münsterland region expanded to nearby North Rhine-Westphalia, following additional reports of unexplained disappearances of women in the Steinfurt district.
- The autopsy results revealed that the 62-year-old woman from Mettingen had been the victim of a brutal homicide, causing shock within the community.
- Local authorities in Mettingen and Steinfurt requested additional assistance from police forces in response to the escalating criminality and fear among residents.
- The police urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or missing persons, as the homicide squad continued its investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Source: www.stern.de
