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Brutal murder in Erlensee: pensioner killed while walking!
A 65-year-old who had been missing since May was found dead in the Main-Kinzig district. Police are investigating a homicide.
Brutal murder in Erlensee: pensioner killed while walking!
The horrors of the crime recently shocked Erlensee in the Main-Kinzig district. A 65-year-old man, missing since May 15, 2025, was identified as the victim of a suspected homicide on June 29, 2025. His body lay in the alder grove where he was brutally killed during his regular evening walks. As fr.de reports, the police found clear evidence of a violent crime after the autopsy, which underlines the terrible fate of the pensioner.
Suren I, originally from Armenia, had been making his usual rounds when he did not return home. Concerned, his family alerted the police, who found his body two days later. The crime scene is located near a well-known trail, where a specific reference to a 90 centimeter long wooden pole found nearby is driving the investigation. This pointed pole could be crucial in solving the crime, as zdf.de notes.
Investigations and clues
The Hanau public prosecutor's office and the criminal police are now looking for possible witnesses who saw Suren I. on the afternoon or evening of May 15th. After the case was broadcast on the ZDF program “Aktenzeichen XY ... unsolved” on June 25, 2025, the police received over 30 tips. Investigators hope that further information can help solve the crime. A reward of 5,000 euros is being offered for valuable information that leads to the investigation. Witnesses are asked to contact the Offenbach Police Department on 069 / 8098 4118.
Many citizens of Erlensee are affected by this incident because the deceased was well known in the community. This tragedy also highlights general violent crime in Germany. According to Statista, violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but they cause much greater insecurity among the population. There were around 217,000 recorded violent crimes in 2024 and the numbers show a worrying trend.
Special dangers and social perspectives
The increasing numbers of violent crimes, especially homicides, have caused problems for many people. The Federal Criminal Police Office cites economic uncertainty and social pressures as possible causes for the increase. You could say there is something there - citizens are demanding more security and greater intervention from the authorities. According to a survey in May 2024, 94% of Germans consider violence against people from politics, the police and emergency services to be a major concern.
Given the sad circumstances under which Suren I. lost his life, it remains to be hoped that the police will quickly find a solution to the case and that the perpetrators will be held accountable. The investigation continues and every clue can be crucial. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious observations!