Overview

• Officers began distributing posters with the deceased man's photo at Silbersee and in nearby shops and restaurants on Wednesday.
• The victim, a 67-year-old from Langenhagen, was found around 6:30 a.m. on August 24 with numerous stab wounds near a park bench.
• An autopsy determined the injuries were not self-inflicted, confirming a homicide investigation by the criminal police.
• A silver low-step 'Alu Citystar' bicycle with black baskets on the handlebar and rear carrier was found next to the body.
• Police seek sightings of the victim or activity at the lake from August 23 after 5 p.m. through the following morning and ask witnesses to contact the Kriminaldauerdienst Hannover at 0511/10 95 55 5.