Murder probe launched after human remains found in St. Petersburg
Investigators in St. Petersburg have opened a criminal case on murder after bags containing human remains were discovered in the Kirovsky District, according to the Investigative Department of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation for the Northern Capital.
Consensus
- Human remains were found in bags and packages in the Kirovsky District of Saint Petersburg.
- The discovery occurred on October 15.
- The remains were located on the shore and in the bed of the Ligovka Canal.
- A criminal case was opened under Article 105, Part 1 of the Russian Criminal Code (murder).
- The victim's identity has not been established.
- The gender of the victim could not be visually determined due to severe decomposition.
- Investigators, including a prosecutor and a forensic expert, are conducting on-site follow-up actions.
- The investigation is focused on determining all circumstances surrounding the incident.
Points of divergence
- Human remains were found in a forest near a railway line close to Narodnogo Opolchения Avenue, and are believed to have been there for about a week. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- It has become known who was found dismembered on the bank of the Ligovsky Canal — Фонтанка
- Case opened over bag with human remains found in St. Petersburg — РИАМО
- Found body parts in St. Petersburg started criminal case — Фонтанка
- By the fact of discovery of human remains in St. Petersburg, the Investigative Committee opened a case — Вести
- Bag and packages with human remains found in St. Petersburg. Case of murder filed, city press service reported... — ТАСС (Telegram)