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Elderly female deceased, 82-year-old spouse detained in connection

Collaborative Announcement by the Duisburg Public Prosecutor's Office and Essen Police Department

Elderly female deceased; husband, also senior, under detainment
Elderly female deceased; husband, also senior, under detainment

Elderly female deceased, 82-year-old spouse detained in connection

In Mülheim an der Ruhr, a tragic incident unfolded on May 31st at a residence on Luxemburger Allee. A 70-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment.

The police were called to the scene a few minutes after a call was made to the emergency number. Upon arrival, officers discovered the woman's lifeless body in the bedroom of the apartment she shared with her 82-year-old husband.

The husband, the primary suspect in the case, made the call to the police, admitting to the crime. He was immediately arrested and taken into custody in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

The 82-year-old man was later transferred to Duisburg, where he appeared before the competent court on the same day. The investigating judge ordered preventive detention for the man due to strong suspicion of manslaughter.

The homicide unit from Essen Police Headquarters, led by the Staatsanwaltschaft Duisburg, is leading the investigation into the woman's death. The unit is working closely with the prosecution in Duisburg to uncover the details surrounding the incident.

At this time, the cause of the woman's death has not been disclosed. The name of the 82-year-old man suspected of manslaughter has also not been made public in the available information.

The homicide unit has set up a comprehensive investigation to delve into the background of the crime. The investigation is ongoing, and the unit has yet to disclose any updates on the progress of the case.

The public is asked to cooperate with the authorities and provide any information that could aid in the investigation. As the investigation continues, the community of Mülheim an der Ruhr extends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased woman.

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