Overview
- Police reported a dead man at the Eichsfeld‑Süd rest area on the A38 near Leinefelde‑Worbis.
- Autobahn police said injuries on the body point to a possible violent crime.
- Thuringia’s state homicide unit took charge of the case and brought in crime‑scene and forensic teams.
- Officers sealed the immediate scene for trace work, while the rest stop remains open for traffic and refueling.
- Authorities have not released the man’s identity or injury details, a common early step to protect the investigation.