Overview
- The remains were found on November 20, 2024, in a broom cupboard inside a garage on Franzgraben by a new renter and a helper.
- An autopsy determined the man died from violent causes, prompting a homicide investigation led by Kommissariat 11 with the public prosecutor.
- Forensic work identified the victim as a 57-year-old Kassel resident who had been missing since May 25, 2020, last seen near the Anlage Süd allotments.
- Investigators say DNA from several individuals was recovered from tape associated with the corpse, indicating more than one person likely moved and concealed the body.
- Police issued a public appeal with a €5,000 reward for tips and are withholding further operational details as the inquiry continues.