Corpse discovered inside a travel case, identified as female.
In a shocking discovery, a body was found in a suitcase near a playground in Filderstadt-Bonlanden, Esslingen district, on Thursday. The grisly find was made by a resident's dogs near a stream.
The body, which was identified as that of a woman, has raised concerns and sparked an extensive investigation. The public works department employees who discovered the suitcase noticed a strong smell coming from it.
This case bears a chilling resemblance to a 2014 incident in Stuttgart's Schlossgarten where two bodies were found in suitcases. The investigation led to a 48-year-old man from the homeless community who was later sentenced to life imprisonment. The man linked to the two bodies found in the Schlossgarten, known as Martin K, was the prime suspect in this recent case.
The police have set up a special commission of 44 investigators to handle the case. The commission can be reached via email at [email protected]. Information can also be provided to the police 24/7 at 0711-3990 660.
The police are not revealing any information about the suitcase or the exact location for tactical reasons. However, they are urging anyone who has noticed an individual carrying a suitcase in the area recently to come forward. Suspicious vehicles in the residential area between the main street and the ring road have also been reported.
The area where the body was found is a residential neighbourhood with multi-family homes. Residents of Bonlanden, particularly those living in the northern part of the town, have reported suspicious activities in recent weeks.
The cause of death could not be determined due to the severe decomposition and partial skeletonization of the body. The police are working diligently to gather more evidence and identify the deceased.
At the moment, there are no known missing person cases in the area. The police urge the public not to speculate and to provide any relevant information they might have. They assure the community that they are doing everything in their power to solve this case and bring the perpetrator to justice.
