New owners find skeleton 15 years after a tenant disappears

New owners find skeleton 15 years after a tenant disappears

In an unusual find, homeowners in France discovered a skeleton in the attic of an outbuilding during renovation work. This event, which was in the fault in the east of France, arouses great attention and questions about the history of the former resident, which has disappeared since 2009.

search for the missing

According to a statement by the local public prosecutor published on Monday, it is assumed that the remains belong to the former owner of the property. The man, who was born in 1927, disappeared under still unexplained circumstances in 2009. Despite an extensive police agent, which was completed in 2016, no indication of his disappearance could be found. In December 2021, he was finally legally declared dead by a court.

discovery of the skeleton

The skeleton was found on Saturday in a small room under the roof, which was only accessible via an "almost invisible" case door. In addition, a rope was discovered in the immediate vicinity of the body, which indicates that the man could have committed suicide.

further investigations

The remains have now been transferred to the Institute for Forensic Medicine in Strasbourg, where an autopsy is carried out. In addition, an attempt is made to confirm the identity of the deceased with the help of DNA by surviving family members.

This tragic discovery not only throws a light on the individual fate of a person, but also raises questions about support and the offers of help for people in crisis situations.