Body Found in Vienna Basement for 25 Years: Clues to Identity Sought

A body discovered during renovation work in April in a basement of a multi-party house in Margareten, Vienna, had been buried there for 25 years according to the police. The police announced this on Tuesday and released photos of the deceased's clothing. The deceased is a man around 30 years old who has not yet been identified. The investigators hope to receive clues from the publication.

Body Discovered in Vienna Basement: Identity Still Unclear

Initial forensic evaluations in April showed that the man was a victim of a homicide. The police did not want to communicate exactly how he died, as it is knowledge specific to the perpetrator. To date, despite international police cooperation and database comparisons, the identity could not be determined. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Lehner Group, has been conducting extensive investigations since the discovery of the unknown deceased.

Deceased Had Been Buried for 25 Years

Criminal technical and scientific investigations have now shown that the body had been buried there for 25 years. The body was sealed airtight in plastic bags and buried in the ground. The residents of the house were unaware of this. The deceased is 1.70 meters tall and slim and has a flawless set of teeth. He was wearing a red tracksuit.

Information About Victim Requested

The public is asked for any information that can be linked to an as yet unsolved disappearance or a - even suspicious - absence of a person that matches the facts and description now published. People who the perpetrator(s) may have confided in are also asked to come forward. Relevant information (even anonymous) is requested directly at the Vienna State Criminal Police Office at 01-31310-33800 and can be submitted at any police station.

(APA/Red)

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