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Man, 36, Arrested on Suspicion of Manslaughter and Theft in Worms-Weinsheim Death

Prosecutors cite autopsy findings of violent injuries, prompting a homicide probe with public appeals.

Overview

  • Special police units detained the 36-year-old on Sunday, and a judge issued an arrest warrant for manslaughter and theft.
  • The 73-year-old was found dead by a relative on August 31 in her home on Lilienweg in the Worms‑Weinsheim district.
  • An autopsy on September 2 identified multiple violent injuries and set the likely time of death between August 30 at 17:00 and August 31 at 14:00.
  • Investigators say the suspect was personally known to the victim, and he has not commented on the allegations.
  • A special commission supported by the LKA Rheinland‑Pfalz and the BKA continues to investigate and seeks tips at 06131/65‑33999.