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Koblenz Prosecutors Pay Reward to Witness Who Found Suspect’s Body in Weitefeld Triple-Homicide Case

Prosecutors used discretionary powers to reward the witness who reported the body, citing public interest.

Overview

  • The Justice Ministry confirmed the payout in a response to a parliamentary query, without disclosing the amount.
  • Authorities noted the original €10,000 offer covered tips leading to an arrest, and reporting a body is normally considered a civic duty not eligible for payout.
  • The prosecutor exercised discretion to issue a reward despite the criteria, referencing strong public interest and the witness’s conduct.
  • Forensics reported a firearm at the site where the suspect’s remains were found and multiple stabbing implements recovered at the crime scene.
  • Autopsy findings indicate two victims died from combined gunshot and stab wounds and a third was shot, while investigators report no established link to the suspect and no clear motive.