Tragic discovery: Deceased woman and infant reported, suspect teenager surrenders himself
In the quiet town of Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, a shocking tragedy unfolded on Sunday when a 32-year-old Ukrainian woman and her one-year-old daughter were found dead in a forest path.
According to reports, on June 26, a 40-year-old woman was attacked while walking with her one-year-old child on a path to a forest cemetery. The suspect, a Ukrainian resident of Dorsten, presented himself to emergency services at the scene on Sunday evening and admitted involvement in the crime. However, there is no clear or publicly available information connecting this incident to the tragic deaths that occurred on Sunday.
The passerby found the woman's body early on Sunday morning, initially thinking she was asleep. The body of the one-year-old child was found in nearby bushes later on Sunday. An autopsy is expected to provide more information about the injuries and cause of death for the 32-year-old woman.
The woman and her daughter lived in Dorsten, and the woman was identified as the mother of the one-year-old child. The deceased woman had another child, a 13-year-old girl, who has been taken into care by the youth welfare office.
Police suspected a violent crime from the outset and received many witness tips. No further details were initially provided by authorities. On Monday, it was reported that there were no clear indications of a connection between the two incidents.
A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the deaths of the 32-year-old woman and her one-year-old daughter. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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