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Murder in Donaustadt: 21-year-old discovered in burned-out car!
A 21-year-old Ukrainian was found dead in a burned-out car in Donaustadt. Two suspects were arrested.
Murder in Donaustadt: 21-year-old discovered in burned-out car!
A heinous crime in Vienna-Donaustadt has been shaking the city for the past few days. On November 26th, a male body was found in a burned out car in the area of Marlen-Haushofer-Weg. Residents contacted the emergency services on their own after they noticed the burning vehicle. It was only during closer examination that the frightening secret was revealed: it was a 21-year-old Ukrainian whose death was due to violent circumstances, as an initial autopsy revealed.
The investigation is in full swing and the Vienna State Police Directorate announced on Tuesday that there have already been two arrests. The two alleged perpetrators are strongly suspected of being involved in the crime. These were caught abroad, which illustrates the international dimension of the case. A press conference on the matter has been announced for this morning, so further details about the crime and investigation can be expected.
An important piece in this cruel mystery could be a fight in the underground car park of a luxury hotel in Vienna. Investigators suspect that this argument could possibly be related to the homicide. The exact background is still unclear, but the police are carefully investigating all leads.
Autopsy and criminal investigation knowledge
A post-mortem report concluded that the victim likely died of suffocation or heat shock after being subjected to probable physical violence. However, such violent acts not only raise questions about individual fates, but they are also part of a larger trend in crime in the city. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the police crime statistics (PKS) show that the development of criminal events in Austria is subject to constant change. The PKS records all reported crimes and is used to plan criminal police measures.
The PKS, which has been registered electronically since 2001, allows conclusions to be drawn about the prevention and fight against crime. Annual security reports also provide detailed insights into criminal police developments. It remains to be seen what impact current events will have on crime statistics. Another focus of the reporting will be how the population's reporting behavior, the intensity of police controls and legal changes influence the numbers.
In the coming days and weeks, the public will continue to be updated on the progress in this dramatic case. The hope remains that the findings from the investigation will not only lead to a quick investigation, but will also help prevent similar acts in the future. The Vienna police are in close contact with the responsible authorities in order to thoroughly examine all aspects of the case. For further information, the Federal Criminal Police Office offers support and information on the current security situation in Vienna and the entire Republic.
For more details on current developments and background information on the statistical information, you can read the reports from kurier.at and orf.at as well as the police crime statistics Read bundeskritikamt.at.