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Munich Arson Probe Points to Family Dispute as Suspect Found Dead, Oktoberfest Opening Delayed

Officers report booby traps at the site with bomb technicians securing the area.

Overview

  • Police say a deliberate house fire and explosions in northern Munich left one person dead and another missing.
  • DPA reports the suspect is a man from Starnberg who was found dead near a nearby lake, according to police.
  • Investigators cite a family conflict as the likely motive and say they currently exclude a political motive.
  • Booby-trap devices and suspected explosives were discovered, and several nearby cars were found burning as disposal work continues.
  • Oktoberfest’s opening was postponed until at least 18:00 as authorities inspect the grounds after a related letter, and police are reviewing an Indymedia post that is being checked for possible Antifa links.