Body of a 15-year-old in Reinhäuser Forest: investigations underway!

Body of a 15-year-old in Reinhäuser Forest: investigations underway!

On the morning of June 30, 2025, walkers discovered the body of a young woman in the Reinhäuser Forest in Lower Saxony. At around 6:30 a.m. they made the shocking discovery in a forest between Benniehausen and Appenrode, about ten kilometers southeast of Göttingen. The police immediately alerted the rescue workers, but they were only able to determine that the 15-year-old was dead. Initially, the circumstances of the death remained unclear, prompting investigators to conduct a comprehensive investigation. As if that weren't enough, the young woman, who lived in a youth home in Saxony-Anhalt, has been missing since Saturday, June 28th. So she was missing for several days before her lifeless body was found. According to t-online.de it was a girl from Saxony-Anhalt, which further increases the sadness in the community and among the authorities.

Although the police immediately began an investigation, no information about the exact circumstances of the crime was initially released. However, in the evening of the same day, the police announced that outside influence could be ruled out. According to initial reports, it appears that injuries were found on the girl's body, which now require further examination. Possible causes could be an accident, self-harm or even violent influences. All directions are being investigated in order to clarify the exact circumstances of her death. The HNA.de reports that specialists and forensic experts have carefully secured evidence at the site, which underlines how important this investigation is for the local community.

Investigations underway

The 1st Specialized Police Department of the Central Criminal Investigation Department of the Göttingen Police Department has taken over the investigation. Officers are interviewing witnesses and searching nearby forest areas to find possible clues. Given the difficult area to access, it is expected that the investigation could take some time. It is essential for officers to take every lead seriously in order to shed light on the matter.

It is clear that such incidents in Lower Saxony are taken seriously as part of police crime statistics. This is updated annually and provides valuable information about crime in the state. According to [polizei-nds.de](https://www.polizei-nds.de/startseite/ criminalitat/criminalstatistics/polizeiliche-criminalstatistics-des-landes-niedersachsen-110131.html), the statistics not only serve to monitor crimes, but also help in planning preventive measures to combat crime. Such tragic events show once again how important the continued work of the police is.

Citizens are now called upon to be vigilant and to contact the police immediately if they have any suspicions. The investigators rely on the support of the public in order to clarify this case as quickly as possible and to understand the background. The sadness and uncertainty in the region is sure to continue for some time as answers are sought.