How many bodies were found in the Bulgarian mountains?

Six bodies were discovered in a remote mountainous region in western Bulgaria.

What is the suspected cause of death for the six individuals?

Authorities suspect four individuals committed suicide, while two others, including a 15-year-old boy, were murdered.

Are the deaths in Bulgaria linked to 'cult-like practices'?

Yes, prosecutors are examining the activities of an NGO associated with the victims due to allegations of 'cult-like practices'.

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Bulgaria Horror: 6 Bodies Found in Remote Mountains

10 Feb

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Summary

Six bodies discovered in remote Bulgarian mountains in an unprecedented case.
Prosecutors link the disturbing events to 'cult-like practices' of an NGO.
The case is being compared to the bizarre mysteries of the 'Twin Peaks' TV series.

Bulgaria Horror: 6 Bodies Found in Remote Mountains

An unprecedented discovery of six bodies in a remote mountainous region of western Bulgaria has sent shockwaves across the Balkan nation.

On Sunday, February 9, 2026, authorities found the bodies of three men, aged 51, 22, and a 15-year-old boy, inside a camper van in the Stara Planina mountain range. Autopsy results indicated that two murders were likely committed successively, followed by a suicide.