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Influencer Murdered: Ex-Boyfriend Charged
22 Sep
Summary
- Influencer Stefanie Pieper's ex-boyfriend charged with murder.
- Her body was found buried in a forest inside a suitcase.
- Prosecutors say she was strangled before her death.
Influencer Stefanie Pieper's ex-boyfriend faces a murder charge related to her death. Pieper, known for her fashion and lifestyle content on Instagram, was reported missing on November 23. Authorities located her body inside a suitcase buried in a forest.
On September 21, prosecutors officially filed murder charges against the 31-year-old ex-boyfriend. He was initially arrested on November 24, confessed to the crime, and led police to where Pieper's body was hidden. He has since reportedly denied the murder charge.
An autopsy revealed Pieper had been subjected to violence and strangled. Prosecutors noted it was possible she was alive when placed in the suitcase. The ex-boyfriend could receive a life sentence if found guilty. A trial date has not yet been set.
