Zistersdorf: Found deadly dead in the basement stollen

Zistersdorf: Found deadly dead in the basement stollen

A shocking incident occurred in Zistersdorf, where the police discovered a male body on Saturday afternoon. This tragic event is related to the killing of a 65-year-old woman who was found on Friday in a vineyard with serious stab wounds. The alleged perpetrator, a 59-year-old Slovak citizen, had entrenched himself in an underground basement for hours after lit an explosive device during a first attempt to arrest. In this incident, a cobra official was seriously injured.

The police were forced to plan access to the building. Despite repeated requests about loudspeakers, the suspect did not react. After a technical search of the premises, the body was discovered around 1.30 p.m. The police spokesman, Johann Baumschlager, said in an update that the identity of the body was still unclear, but it is "most likely" the man you are looking for. Explosive specialists now have to check the basement and the Cobra emergency services have not yet admitted that studies can begin at the scene.

murder and further examinations

The police have confirmed that the suspect is considered "generally dangerous". In recent years, he had already noticed in several European countries because of the unauthorized possession of nuclear explosives and other dangerous materials. According to initial knowledge, there was a well-known relationship between the 65-year-old and the alleged perpetrator, which also complicated the circumstances of the murder.

The autopsy of the dead was ordered by the public prosecutor's office in Korneuburg. The State Criminal Police Office in Lower Austria is entrusted with further investigations. During this time, a large part of the area remained closed around the suspect's house, and about ten houses were evacuated. The affected residents were temporarily accommodated in a local facility, and some were already able to return to take care of their pets.

The situation on site was an enormous challenge for the police. The state police director, Franz Popp, reported on an "extremely demanding and stressful commitment" that lasted over 24 hours and in which around 220 officials were involved, including members of the Cobra and specialists for explosives.

Numerous offers of help are available in Austria for those affected by violent crimes or crisis situations. Telephone counseling is available around the clock under number 142 and offers confidential support. There are also special services for young people and young adults who can be contacted under number 147.

The police continue to conduct extensive investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the crime. Details and further information on the topic can be found in a report by noe.orf.at