Body Found in Suitcase in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Suspect Violent Crime

The Vienna State Criminal Office is conducting investigations regarding a violent crime, and foul play has clearly not been ruled out. The results of a forensic medical report and a DNA analysis were still pending.

In any case, the injuries of the unidentified male body indicate a violent crime, and a preliminary forensic medical report is currently in progress, from which conclusions about the exact cause of death are expected, it was said on Saturday. The DNA analysis, which is also not yet completed, could additionally provide concrete information about the identity of the body. The investigations are running at full speed.

Suitcase Found Next to Waste Container in Vienna-Favoriten

A man contacted the police emergency call on Friday around 3:00 PM and reported that he had found a suitcase with a lifeless person next to a waste container. Subsequently, the area between Hofherrgasse and Randhartigergasse was completely cordoned off for passersby, onlookers, and media.

The body is believed to have been discovered in front of a residential building. The police set up a large tent for protection. The question of whether the deceased was dismembered, as reported by the media, did not seem to be confirmed on Saturday. In the corresponding release from the Vienna State Police Directorate, there was still talk of a "male body."

Police spokesman David Pawlik also said in response to an APA inquiry that he had no information to the contrary. In the online edition of the "Krone" on Saturday, it was again reported that the body was dismembered. It was said to have also shown multiple bone fractures and was wrapped in plastic. However, these details were not confirmed by Pawlik.

(APA/Red)

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