Investigations After Pilnacek's Death: Continuation Under Review

A corresponding directive to the Krems Public Prosecutor's Office was issued on April 22, as confirmed by the Ministry of Justice to the APA. Initially, the online medium zackzack.at reported on the directive on Saturday.

Directive from Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office

In the directive, the Public Prosecutor's Office requested an examination "to determine whether there are reasons to continue the relevant investigation proceedings, and to conduct or order further investigations or evidence collection, including obtaining the relevant private expert opinions and statements," the Ministry of Justice stated.

Body of Pilnacek Found in Lower Austria in 2023

Pilnacek's body was found on October 20, 2023, near Krems. The investigations were conducted by the Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office. The Krems Public Prosecutor's Office ruled out third-party negligence based on an expert opinion. Doubts about this were raised by former National Council member Peter Pilz. Pilz supported his strong criticism of the investigations with two forensic reports he commissioned, which were based on the autopsy report from the Krems Public Prosecutor's Office investigations.

(APA/Red)

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