13-Year-Old Murder Case in Lower Austria Solved

About 13 years after a homicide in Lower Austria, a suspect has been tracked down. A 55-year-old Hungarian citizen is said to have stabbed a 45-year-old compatriot in 2012, reported the "Kurier" (Friday edition). The accused is already in custody in his home country for robbery. The skeletal remains were discovered in December 2020 near the Westautobahn (A1) in Pöchlarn in the district of Melk.

Bone Parts Only Discovered in 2020

For over eight years, the bone parts went unnoticed in a green strip next to the Pöchlarn highway exit. The victim was apparently not reported missing. The case gained momentum after forestry workers discovered the skeletal remains on December 18, 2020.

Later, investigators discovered a leather jacket with stab marks that could be attributed to the deceased, according to "Kurier". A DNA analysis revealed that the victim was a 45-year-old Hungarian who was likely killed by multiple stab wounds, the Hungarian State Secretariat for Prosecution informed the "Kurier". Officers from the national investigation bureau of the Hungarian police authorities were involved by the Lower Austria State Criminal Office.

Suspect Was with Victim in Austria

A 55-year-old acquaintance of the victim was identified as a suspect. The man had apparently traveled with the 45-year-old from Hungary to Austria in 2012 for odd jobs. After an argument, the accused is believed to have stabbed his acquaintance.

The investigation in the case was transferred from the public prosecutor's office in St. Pölten to the Hungarian authorities. According to "Kurier", the accused denies the killing. The investigation details were not confirmed by the Lower Austria State Police Directorate upon APA's request, citing the Hungarian authorities. "We are glad that our work could contribute to solving the case," emphasized the head of the Lower Austria State Criminal Office, Stefan Pfandler. The crime scene work was key to success.

(APA/Red)

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