Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Investigators Examine Russian Social Media Posts for Westerwald Murder Suspect

Tracing digital greeting cards on a Russian social network has become a focal point for potential clues with authorities urging restraint in sharing unverified posts.

Image
Image
Die Polizei fahndet mit diesem Bild nach dem 61-Jährigen, der eine dreiköpfige Familie ermordet haben soll.

Overview

  • Police are examining multiple digital greeting cards posted on the suspect’s OK Odnoklassniki account as possible clues to his location.
  • Investigators caution that the account’s ownership and its use as proof of life have not been confirmed.
  • Meisner, identified through forensic evidence soon after the April 6 murders, has remained on the run despite extensive searches.
  • The suspect’s Weitefeld home was released for public access in mid-June after three months of crime scene processing.
  • Authorities continue region-wide search operations based on public tips and advise restraint in spreading unverified social media reports.