Leads in Five-Year-Old Murder Case Confirm Victim's Identity

The accused, facing trial in Konstanz, led investigators to the remains of his alleged victim, resolving a years-long mystery.

The remains of a man missing for over five years were discovered on his former property in Gaienhofen, identified through genetic testing.
The accused, a 49-year-old man, is charged with killing his former partner's half-brother in 2019 out of financial motives.
Prosecutors allege the victim was fatally beaten in his bedroom and died over the course of two days due to severe injuries.
The suspect, previously released due to lack of evidence, was arrested in June 2024 after covert investigators obtained incriminating details only the perpetrator would know.
The trial continues at the Konstanz court, with four more hearings scheduled through mid-December to examine the evidence and testimonies.