Dismembered Remains Pulled From Rhine Near Stein Prompt Prosecutor-Led Inquiry

Forensic exams will try to identify the victim and establish cause of death as police investigate signs the case may be a violent crime.

Overview

Three men found a sack on the Rhine bank and discovered a human leg, prompting cantonal police to search the river and recover additional sacks with parts of a male corpse.
Kantonspolizei Aargau used boats and police divers during the recovery and has opened intensive investigations into the incident.
The Staatsanwaltschaft Aargau has launched a criminal probe while the Institut für Rechtsmedizin Aargau is conducting forensic tests to determine identity and cause of death.
Police spokesman Bernhard Graser confirmed there is a reported link to a nearby refugee accommodation but said residency of the victim in that shelter is not yet confirmed.
Authorities described the case as an unusually complex starting point for investigators and have announced no suspects or confirmed identity as inquiries continue.