Düsseldorf police have detained a father following the discovery of his wife and infant child dead in their apartment Saturday evening. The bodies were removed from the residence by undertakers at approximately 5:35 PM local time.
The incident unfolded at a Düsseldorf address where authorities responded to an emergency call, leading to the grim discovery. forensic teams secured the scene throughout the day, collecting numerous items of potential evidence. Investigators from the Düsseldorf criminal policeS homicide division, in coordination with the public prosecutor’s office, have launched a full investigation.
Initial reports indicate no prior police interventions related to domestic disturbances at the family’s home. Authorities have indicated they will release further details regarding the case no sooner than Monday. The victims’ bodies have been transported to the medical examiner’s office for autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death. The investigation is ongoing.
