Murder and suicide? Shocking find in a locked workshop in Bärnbach!

Murder and suicide? Shocking find in a locked workshop in Bärnbach!

A tragic crime was uncovered in the western Styrian town of Bärnbach on Sunday afternoon: the bodies of a 61-year-old and his 56-year-old cousin were discovered in a locked workshop. The 30-year-old's son alerted the fire department after he couldn't reach his father and the hall was locked even though the radio was on and the key was inside. When emergency services forced the door open around 2:30 p.m., they came across the two men who were found dead orf.at reported.

During the initial investigation, police found that one of the two men appeared to have signs of violence - possibly from an ax that was recovered at the scene. The background to the incident is still completely unclear as there were no known previous disputes between the men. The investigation has now been taken over by the Styrian State Criminal Police Office, and the public prosecutor's office has ordered an autopsy of the bodies in order to obtain further information the press added.

Detailed investigation underway

The police suspect murder and suicide, but the exact circumstances of what happened have yet to be fully clarified. Statistics show that in Austria more people die from suicide than from traffic accidents - an alarming reality that affects local society. Services for people in emotional crises are available to provide support and raise awareness of mental health. As the investigation progresses, questions remain as to the motives and circumstances of the incident.