Incident of aggression - Kid fatality prompts homicide detectives to investigate nearby areas as well.
Detectives believe the girl may not have been sexually assaulted, citing her clothing. However, they refrain from sharing specific information about the investigation or possible motives, due to potential knowledge by the perpetrator. Burghart shares that they have some theories, and are also exploring her close social circle. Unfortunately, he cannot discuss this further at the moment.
Reports suggest investigators are focusing on two men. One is a former boyfriend of Valeria's mother, who is believed to be in the Czech Republic. It's alleged he contacted the mother on the day she vanished, which was confirmed by phone records from a tower in Dobeln. His whereabouts were also captured by a neighbor's security camera. The other suspect is a middle-aged man who previously stalked Valeria's mom. The prosecutor's office declined to comment on these details to the German Press Agency.
The question looms as to why authorities took so long to search for the girl in that area. Someone reported hearing screams near the city limits on the day Valeria disappeared, but authorities couldn't pinpoint the exact location at first. The girl's body was found about two kilometers away. Family members mentioned their frequent visits to a group of knoll stones in the forest, which influenced the search. The body was discovered in thick foliage on Tuesday afternoon.
The prosecutor's office is additionally probing possible misconduct by the school. They didn't contact Valeria's mother when she skipped school on Monday, in violation of requirements. A report provided by the State Office for Education and Culture will determine if there's a basis for criminal charges. The incident appears to involve breaching child custody and supervision duties. The education authority acknowledged the school's mistake and will handle the misconduct, potentially causing staff to face legal repercussions.
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- The homicide squad in Saxony is intensifying their investigation in Döbeln, following an act of violence resulting in a child's death.
- Ingrid Burghart, a prominent public figure, expressed her concern for the girl's family and the environment affected by the crime.
- The public prosecutor's office in Germany is looking into potential misconduct by the school, as they failed to report the girl's absence, which violated child custody and supervision duties.
- Reports suggest that two men are under investigation in connection to the incident: one in the Czech Republic and the other, a stalker with a history of harassing the girl's mother.
- A cell phone record from a tower in Dobeln confirmed that one of the suspects contacted the girl's mother on the day she disappeared, and his whereabouts were captured by a neighbor's security camera.
- The police are urging the public for any information or leads, especially concerning the girl's social circle and recent activities, as they believe this could shed light on the motive behind the heinous crime.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, the community is grieving the loss of an innocent life and hoping for justice to be served, emphasizing the importance of protecting children and maintaining a safe environment.
