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Man lived with body of murdered lover for weeks

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Graz after police discovered the body of his girlfriend wrapped in plastic and hidden in the shower cubicle of their rented apartment. The body had been there for weeks.

Published: 27 October 2016 09:53 CEST
Man lived with body of murdered lover for weeks

Detectives believe the 44-year-old woman was murdered in mid-September. “The corpse was in a severe state of decay, so we have not been able to ascertain the cause of death so far”, Christian Kroschl, a spokesman for the Graz public prosecutor said.

The woman’s daughter, who lives in Munich, called the police last week, saying that she had not heard from her mother for weeks and was concerned for her safety. When police went to the apartment the 44-year-old woman shared with her partner they found the body in the shower.

Her partner was arrested on suspicion of murder. Local media reported that he may have killed her whilst under the influence of drugs, but Kroschl said he could not confirm this. The couple were known to be drug addicts and had lived together for three years in the apartment on Fröhlichgasse. Friends and family said they had often argued and had separated several times.

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UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible ‘threat’ to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Viennese police have confirmed they are investigating a possible - and unspecified - threat to the popular shopping centre in the city's 22nd district.

Published: 29 April 2024 17:32 CEST
UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible 'threat' to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Vienna police confirmed they are investigating a non-specified threat to the Donau Zentrum shopping centre, located in the Austrian capital’s 22nd district, a spokesperson told The Local. 

On Monday, pictures of an alleged internal document sent by the shopping centre to tenants circulated on social media and messaging apps. The document stated there was a “threat against the Westfield Donau Zentrum for April 30, 2024”. It stated that the authorities had been working to identify suspects since yesterday.

“The source of the threat is a photo circulating online”, the statement said without giving further details. “If we receive additional information or specifications, we will immediately inform you”, it added.

“There is currently no reason for you as an employee to worry as we are strictly following police guidelines”, the document said. It was signed by a manager of the shopping centre. The Local reached out to Donau Zentrum media representatives, who confirmed a threat against the centre.

“The Center Management of Westfield Donau Zentrum can confirm a threat against the center and is in ongoing communication with the relevant authorities. We are taking the situation seriously. The safety of everyone in the center is our top priority. After coordination with the authorities, the center will be open as usual today”, they said.

The Vienna police confirmed the veracity of the statement and added, “We are aware of the matter and are investigating,” they replied after an inquiry on their official social media channels. The Local reached out to the press office for further clarification but has not yet received a response.

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