Mysterious corpse find in Vienna-Margaret: Investigations are running!

Mysterious corpse find in Vienna-Margaret: Investigations are running!

On Saturday, June 30, 2025, a 27-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Vienna-Margareten. According to the police, concerned neighbors alarmed the emergency services after they had perceived a strong smell of decay. The professional fire brigade then opened the door of the apartment in the Zentagasse at around 1:30 p.m., where the body was discovered.

The police have now confirmed that external fault cannot currently be excluded. According to Anna Gutt, spokeswoman for the state police department, all directions are determined. The State Criminal Police Office carries out the investigations, but the exact circumstances of death are still unclear.

Investigations and further examinations

The woman was registered alone in her apartment and finally looking for a job. It is believed that she was dead in the apartment for several days before she was found. The exact time of death is determined by the forensic doctor, whereby the hot temperatures could have influenced the decay process, as Weekend.at reports.

The police have so far published no details of possible injuries or traces in the apartment. It remains unclear when the woman was last seen alive. Investigators were on site again on Sunday afternoon and carried out surveys. Witness interpretation of relatives and neighbors took place at the weekend. According to the police spokeswoman, it is currently not secured whether there is a homicide.

The role of global warming

The hot temperatures in the past few days could have played a role in the decay process. This could further influence the investigation because it will be difficult to determine the exact time of death. The Situation is still being observed closely in order to gain possible references to the cause of death.

The investigation continues and the police keep the public up to date on new developments. Further information is also available on ORF Vienna