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Mysterious body finds in Wildeck: Suspect in custody!
Two bodies were found in Richelsdorf, Hersfeld-Rotenburg. A 50-year-old is suspected of murder. Investigations are ongoing.
Mysterious body finds in Wildeck: Suspect in custody!
Two lifeless bodies were discovered on Monday in the forest area near Richelsdorf, in the Wildeck municipality in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district. The bodies were found by a jogger who came across the covered bodies on his way through the forest. Police and rescue workers were quickly on site to clarify the circumstances of the incident. The two people had been missing since Saturday evening, which further intensified the search, which also received support from a helicopter. The search operation on June 30 began after relatives, concerned about the couple's absence, informed the police.
A 50-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening as an urgent suspect. The arrest warrant, which was issued on suspicion of murder, was approved by a judge on Tuesday and the accused has been in custody since then. Hersfelder Zeitung reports that the investigation, which previously included extensive searches for clues, apartment searches and witness interviews, is now in full swing.
Details about the autopsy and the status of the investigation
The autopsy of the bodies showed that both of the dead did not die of natural causes. However, for tactical reasons, no further information can be published about the exact circumstances and manner of killing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined; a DNA test was ordered. These details were confirmed by both the Hessenschau and the Hersfelder Zeitung.
The family of the deceased has commented on current rumors and emphasized that the couple lived a simple life and were not mentally impaired. Her son, who needs support, is currently receiving medical care. The police have cordoned off the forest section and are calling on witnesses who made hidden or suspicious observations in Richelsdorf between June 28th and 30th to come forward. The exact background to what happened is still unclear, which makes the investigation even more difficult.
Crime situation in Germany
In the context of such events, it is worth taking a look at the overall crime situation in Germany. Recent statistics show that the number of crimes fell by 1.7 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, partly attributed to the partial legalization of cannabis. However, there is an increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security, such as theft and property crimes. According to the most recently published figures, crimes against life, such as murder and manslaughter, only make up a small part of the overall statistics: 0.1 percent. Nevertheless, the investigation of such crimes, as in the case in Wildeck, remains of the utmost importance.
The investigation into the Richelsdorf case is still ongoing and further information is expected as police work intensively to clarify the tragic circumstances. The family and community hope to soon receive the answers they desperately seek.