What investigators are missing

Woman beaten to death: Mishap delays murder investigation

In Carinthia, a woman was the victim of a capital crime. But even in the laboratory, the case has not yet been solved.

(Bild: APA/ROBERT PARIGGER)

Crime thriller fans know: The time of death is always a key element in solving a murder case - it allows suspects to be ruled out or convicted. A woman was killed in Carinthia. But since it is not possible to clarify exactly when she died, the investigation is problematic.

When did Ms. Gertrude die? This is a central point in the investigation into the murder of the 62-year-old pensioner in Edling. In every crime thriller, you learn that the exact time of death has to be determined - in order to then check possible suspects, their alibis or movement patterns. Not so in this case.