Human remains in garbage containers: Police are investigating in Pöchlarn!

Human remains in garbage containers: Police are investigating in Pöchlarn!

In a shocking incident, human remains were discovered in a garbage transfer station in Pöchlarn (Melk district) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Employees found a skull while emptying a container that came from Kemmelbach near Neumarkt an der Ybbs. At the time, the employees didn't realize they were dealing with real human bones and initially suspected it was a joke. It was only after a police investigation that the gruesome reality emerged when more remains were found in a garbage bag 5min.at reported.

The police reacted immediately and handed over the video recordings from the materials collection center to the investigating authorities. District commander Thomas Heinreichsberger emphasized that there was no evidence of a violent crime. "There is nothing to indicate that, but we have to wait for the report on the bones. In any case, they are apparently human bones," continued Heinreichsberger. An investigation has been launched into who disposed of the remains, with police currently searching for the unknown person. It is now important to determine the age and gender of the deceased person through an expert report, while speculation about the age of the bones has not been confirmed by the police, such as noe.ORF.at reported.

The find underlines the urgency and sensitivity of the ongoing investigation. Despite the disturbing discovery, no further details about the person's identity or the circumstances surrounding the discovery have been released. The mystery surrounding the origin of these remains remains unsolved for the time being.