A recently purchased property in Erstroff becomes the scene of a long-ago mystery as a missing man's body is uncovered in the attic, prompting a renewed investigation into the circumstances of his disappearance.
Mysterious Discovery: Body Found in Attic During Home Renovation
Mysterious Discovery: Body Found in Attic During Home Renovation
Home renovators in eastern France stumble upon the remains of a man missing since 2009.
In a surprising and tragic turn of events, new homeowners in Erstroff, eastern France, unearthed a shocking discovery while renovating their recently purchased residence. While inspecting the attic for roof leaks, the buyers found human skeletal remains, later identified as Aloïs Iffly, a local man who had vanished under mysterious circumstances back in 2009 at the age of 81.
According to local news outlet Le Republicain Lorrain, prosecutor Olivier Glady stated that the discovery likely points to a suicide, highlighted by the presence of a rope still hanging in the attic at the time the remains were uncovered on November 2. It was revealed that Iffly's wife had lived in the home until her death in 2020, which further complicated the timeline surrounding the case.
The property was sold earlier in 2023, and the discovery of the skeletal remains is anticipated to bring closure to the case that has baffled authorities for nearly 15 years. A police investigation is now underway, and the body has been sent to Strasbourg for an autopsy. The results of this examination could provide vital insights into the cause of death and might finally resolve the ongoing mystery surrounding Aloïs Iffly's disappearance, which has evaded clear answers despite extensive search efforts throughout the years.
According to local news outlet Le Republicain Lorrain, prosecutor Olivier Glady stated that the discovery likely points to a suicide, highlighted by the presence of a rope still hanging in the attic at the time the remains were uncovered on November 2. It was revealed that Iffly's wife had lived in the home until her death in 2020, which further complicated the timeline surrounding the case.
The property was sold earlier in 2023, and the discovery of the skeletal remains is anticipated to bring closure to the case that has baffled authorities for nearly 15 years. A police investigation is now underway, and the body has been sent to Strasbourg for an autopsy. The results of this examination could provide vital insights into the cause of death and might finally resolve the ongoing mystery surrounding Aloïs Iffly's disappearance, which has evaded clear answers despite extensive search efforts throughout the years.
