A severed human leg in a bag was found in Switzerland's Rhine River, prompting an investigation into the discovery of additional body remains.
Human leg found in river
A human leg cut off and placed in a bag was discovered in the Rhine River near Stein, Switzerland, around 7:30 am on Sunday. The location is approximately 100 kilometers from the border with Alsace.Further remains discovered
According to a statement from the Argovian cantonal police, published on Monday morning, October 26, further searches revealed "other bags containing remains of a man's body" in the water. This suggests the leg was not the only body part found.Victim's identity unknown
The identity of the victim is not yet known. The Argovian forensic institute is examining the body to determine the circumstances of death and the identity of the victim. The investigation is in its early stages.Investigation launched
The cantonal police have opened a thorough investigation, and the public prosecutor's office has initiated a criminal investigation. Authorities are looking into possible foul play and are seeking to understand how the remains came to be in the river.Call for witnesses
A call for witnesses was issued by the criminal police, seeking "eyewitnesses who observed suspicious events along the banks of the Rhine or elsewhere." Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the criminal police by email at leibleben.kripo@kapo.ag.ch.
