Mystery surrounding missing Stefanie: ex-partner arrested!

Mystery surrounding missing Stefanie: ex-partner arrested!

On November 26, 2025, the worrying situation surrounding the missing Stefanie P., 32 years old from Graz, becomes increasingly urgent. The young woman has been missing since Sunday after she sent a message to a friend early in the morning after a Christmas party. Although she wanted to appear for a planned photo shoot in downtown Graz, it didn't happen. Her relatives reported her missing that evening, triggering a comprehensive investigation.

Stefanie's 31-year-old ex-partner was arrested on Monday night. The Slovenian citizen, who had a volatile relationship with Stefanie, quickly came into the sights of the investigating authorities. A burned-out red Golf belonging to the ex-partner was found near Casino Mond. This is seen as a desperate attempt to destroy evidence. The police are investigating suspicions of a violent crime. Italian and Slovenian investigators are already involved, while the suspect is currently in Slovenian custody. A decision on his extradition to Austria is still pending.

Unconfirmed information about other suspects

Unconfirmed reports suggest that two other men who may be involved in Stefanie's disappearance may already be in custody. However, so far there is no official confirmation of this information. The authorities did everything they could to clarify the circumstances of her disappearance, as in missing person cases special attention is always paid to possible threats to life and limb.

According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), people are considered missing if they are unexplainably absent and a danger is assumed. Missing person cases are usually acted upon immediately and large-scale search efforts may be initiated, often involving riot police and local emergency services. The local police station is responsible for the immediate search and missing persons are recorded in the police information system (INPOL). In 2024, there were around 9,420 missing cases registered in INPOL, with around 200 to 300 new searches being recorded every day and the clearance rate in the first few weeks clearing up many cases.

Violent crime context

The fear and uncertainty among the population is further reinforced by current statistics on violent crimes, which account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police in Germany. According to Statista, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in Germany in 2024, the highest number since 2007. This violent crime includes serious offenses such as murder, assault and robbery. Despite the low statistical probability of personal impact, such crimes have a significant impact on people's sense of security.

The investigation into Stefanie P.'s missing person case is representative of many such cases. As authorities struggle to clarify the circumstances, concern for the well-being of the missing and the investigation into possible violent crimes remains at the heart of the investigation. The results of this investigation will not only be crucial for Stefanie's family, but will also reflect the current social security situation.

In the hope of obtaining further information, both the authorities and the public remain dependent on tips that could help solve the case.