Shock in Brotterode: 78-year-old brutally killed-suspected suspect arrested!

Shock in Brotterode: 78-year-old brutally killed-suspected suspect arrested!

In Brotterode, a terrible crime overshadows the tranquil community. A 78-year-old woman was killed and the responsible authorities have already identified a 50-year-old woman as urgently suspect. The investigation by the Suhl criminal police inspection and the murder commission of the Thuringian State Criminal Police Office are in full swing. As reported MDR, the body of the victim was discovered in an apartment building on Thursday morning. The suspect was arrested on Thursday evening, and it is currently in custody.

The exact circumstances of the death of the old lady are currently unclear; The police do not announce any further details, but does not want to rule out a possible connection with other incidents in the area. In Brotterode, the security forces are on the hat and ask the population for help if someone has relevant information. According to press portal, the clarification of this act could result in extensive investigations.

traffic accidents make headlines

But not only in Brotterode the police keep the citizens going. There was also a tragic incident in Suhl: On Friday, a 48-year-old motorcyclist was died between Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig and Suhl. The accident occurred on the country road, which had to be closed for several hours. The exact causes are still unclear, an appraiser examined the scene of the accident to bring light into the dark, as reported MDR.

In a further incident on the A73 near Schleusingen, there was a rear -end collision with property damage of 50,000 euros. Here, a car changed by carelessly, which means that two drivers could not react in time. While one of the drivers was injured, the others remained unharmed. The A73 was closed for about an hour to carry out the necessary clean -up work.

live in the region

Away from these sad events, there are also positive developments in the region. In Zella-Mehlis, the renaturation of the Eberthäuser Teiche began. This should not only contribute to upgrading the biotope, but also increase the local recreation value for the citizens. The project has a volume of 600,000 euros and should be completed by the end of the year.

Finally, the Ilmenau city council supported an open letter from the TU Ilmenau against racism. The decision was accepted by a large majority and underpins the city's commitment to equal opportunities and against discrimination. This is particularly relevant in view of the international week of student, which takes place this week and attracts guests from up to 70 countries. Numerous events were organized that include workshops, lectures and a World Food Festival.

The events of the past few days show that there is both shadows and light in the region. Citizens are called to be vigilant and to actively contribute to their community.