Bodies of missing woman and child discovered in freezers in Austria
Authorities in Austria have confirmed that the bodies of a woman and her young child, who had been reported missing, were found inside freezers at a residential property. The discovery has shocked the local community and prompted a major criminal investigation.
Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr said two men, aged 55 and 53, have been taken into custody and are being held on strong suspicion of murder. Investigators believe the victims had been missing for several months before the bodies were discovered.
Police carried out searches after receiving new information that raised concerns about the welfare of the missing family members. During the operation, officers uncovered the remains stored in separate freezers, suggesting deliberate efforts to conceal the deaths.
Authorities have not released further details about the relationship between the suspects and the victims, citing the ongoing investigation. Forensic examinations are under way to determine the exact cause and time of death.
Prosecutors say additional charges may follow as evidence is analysed. The case has drawn national attention in Austria, with officials emphasising that the investigation is being treated as a priority due to the severity of the alleged crimes.