Suspected murder on Alm – South Tyrolean (24) almost beheaded with chainsaw

Hikers made the gruesome discovery in the idyllic mountains of the Puster Valley in the early hours of the morning. The head of the 24-year-old victim was almost completely severed with a chainsaw.

Initially an accident was suspected
A few meters from the body lies the suspected murder weapon. At first, investigators thought it was a fatal accident, but the victim’s clothing – jeans and sneakers – did not match the forestry work.

Second chainsaw found
If the experienced forester had wanted to fell trees, he would have been wearing special protective clothing, a police spokesman told Italian media. Another chainsaw, believed to be the victim’s, was also found in the SUV and confiscated.

Extensive forensic investigation followed and witnesses came forward saying they had seen a second person in Aaron’s car. The night before his death, Aaron E. was said to have been at a rave party but took a taxi back to his hometown. After that, his trail was lost. Investigators are in the dark and the course of events is largely unclear.

Funeral with much sympathy
The head of a Schuhplattler group, who was popular in the town of Terenten, has now been buried with great sympathy from the community. “Aaron was a happy young man and very active in the village clubs. In a town with 1,800 inhabitants, everyone knows everyone,” is how Reinhold Weger, the mayor of Terento, describes the deceased. In any case, his death remains a mystery.