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Four Family Members Found Dead in Liechtenstein and Switzerland

Police have opened a cross-border inquiry with autopsies in progress.

Overview

  • Authorities say a 41-year-old Liechtensteiner was found dead on Christmas Eve near the Old Rhine Bridge between Sevelen and Vaduz after a 10:30 a.m. emergency call to St. Gallen police.
  • Officers who checked the man’s residence in Vaduz discovered three more deceased relatives identified as his 73-year-old father, 68-year-old mother, and 45-year-old sister.
  • Liechtenstein and Swiss police report that causes of death have not been determined and forensic examinations are underway.
  • Officials state there is no danger to the general population linked to the incident.
  • Local statements note the 41-year-old held a senior role in the Triesen municipality and had been suspended on December 18 over missing funds totaling 71,000 Swiss francs.