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Hannover Police Seek Motor-Scooter Witnesses in Silbersee Homicide

Detectives released a map of the find-spot with a hotline for tips, reflecting an unsolved case.

Overview

  • Police say several men on two motor scooters were seen near the Silbersee on the evening of 23 August and may be important witnesses.
  • Investigators urged the riders or anyone who knows them to contact the Kriminaldauerdienst at 0511/109-5555.
  • A walker found the body of a 67-year-old Langenhagen resident on a field path on 24 August, and a doctor confirmed his death at the scene.
  • Forensic findings determined the victim died from stab wounds that were not self-inflicted, and the homicide unit is leading the probe with no suspect identified.
  • Officers previously distributed witness posters at the lake and nearby businesses, and a bicycle belonging to the victim was found near the scene.