Skull find in the resin: Identity of the missing man clarified!
Skull find in the resin: Identity of the missing man clarified!
In the past few weeks there have been terrifying developments in the Goslar region, which deal with the minds of the residents and the police alike. A skeletonized human skull, which was discovered in the Oberharz in May 2024, has now been identified. According to news38 it was a 65-year-old man from Wildemann who has been missing since spring 2023. This represents a sad conclusion of a moving search that took place in an area for several days that is considered particularly rough. Despite intensive efforts by the investigators, no further remains were found.
On June 12, 2025, the Goslar police inspection announced that the skull could be identified without doubt by a DNA comparison. The forensic medical analysis took place at the Hanover Medical School, where the experts secured genetic material and take with databases from the State Criminal Police Office. The skull of the deceased is now released for the burial and the investigation is officially completed.
a new case of violent crimes
The investigative group "Fortuna" was set up to pursue this case. The police ask the population for support: Who saw the VW Caddy between April 13 and April 16? Information on this can be directed to the Goslar police inspection on 05321/3390.
cloudy location of violent crime
In Germany, violent crime has experienced a worrying increase in recent years. According to Statista , around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024, the highest number since 2007. This has significantly influenced people in the affected regions. Violent crimes now make up less than 4% of all police crimes, but their influence on the feeling of security of the population should not be underestimated. Possible reasons for the increase are economic uncertainties and social burdens, especially among younger people.
The police were successful in clarifying a good three quarters of the acts of violence. Nevertheless, many questions remain unanswered, such as the increase in violence among young people or the attacks on emergency services particularly common in recent years, with almost 3,970 victims in 2023 - also maximum stalls.
Overall, the region faces a difficult situation in which both missing people and violent crimes require a lot of attention. The police are required to ensure the security of the citizens and to recognize and prevent possible acts of violence at an early stage
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