Burglary in the Leichenhalle of Stadtkyll: Mayor speaks of test of courage

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In the recent past, an unusual incident has shaken the calm community of Stadtkyll in the Vulkaneifel. Unknown perpetrators broke into the local morgue between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, which not only causes astonishment, but also causes a feeling of uncertainty in the community.

damage exceeds the value of the prey

The local mayor Claudia Kettmus, who describes the burglary as a willful property damage, asks: "What do you want in a corpse hall?" Although the corpse hall was basically empty and contained nothing valuable, an estimated damage of around 500 euros was created, which is now charged to the municipality. "More damage has occurred than prey to be fetched," Kettmus points out. The door of the building has been broken up, which makes an exchange of the castle necessary.

community in unrest

The crime has caused concern in the community. Stadtkyll, known for his calm atmosphere, is now confronted with the question of how the security of public buildings can be improved. "The cemetery site is rather remote and is occasionally used by groups as a meeting point," explains Kettmus and adds that the hall has not yet been regarded as the goal of sociopathic behavior.

an insight into the psyche of the perpetrators

kettmus speculates that the crime may result from a kind of courage. It remains unclear whether the perpetrators acted intentionally or from pure boredom. The slump into such a sensitive building shows a worrying trend towards disrespectful behavior. "There is simply nothing to get here," emphasizes Kettmus, which also emphasizes the unusual nature of the crime, since no neighboring buildings were affected.

authorities in search of information

The police have taken up the investigation and asks witnesses to report. "We hope for information from the population that could help us determine the perpetrators," says a police spokesman. Panel can report to the police in Prüm on 06551/9420.

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The slump into the corpse hall of Stadtkyll is also highlighting the challenges that rural communities stand in front of when it comes to security and the preservation of public spaces. The local community is planning measures to prevent future incidents of this kind and to educate citizens about the importance of respect for sensitive places.