Reconstructions of the victim.
Reconstructions of the victim.
Date of Discovery: June 2, 1997
Location of Discovery: Altena-Bergfeld, Germany
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Burned
Cause of Death: Homicide by incineration
Estimated Age: 14-22 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Female
Height: 154 cm (5'1")
Weight: 45 kg (100 lbs.)
Hair Color: Auburn to dark brown
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Petite build, Pale complexion, Shoe size 33/34.
Dentals: Available. Her teeth were in good condition. She had obviously received excellent dental care. One of her upper incisors (tooth 12) had an adhesive point on it which had been attached in a professional way by creating corrosion. It was concluded that the victim might have worn some sort of ornament, possibly a diamond-like imitation (probably mass produced diamanté) with a diameter of about 2mm (0.078 inches). Investigators believe that the ornament was deliberately removed during the crime.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The victim was located on June 2, 1997 in wooded area in Altena-Bergfeld, Germany.
She had been raped, strangled and later doused with fuel and set on fire, while still alive. The perpetrator made all efforts to remove any possible means of identification. Post-mortem exams showed that it is almost 100 % certain that the crime was committed by a member of the victim´s family.
Agency Name: Polizeipräsidium Hagen
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: +49 2331/986-2066
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Westfallen Post
Westfälische Rundschau
LKA (archived)
Added: Prior to 2004; Last Updated: 3/20/19
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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