Thai police apprehend woman in high-profile German businessman murder case (video)
In a significant development in the high-profile German businessman murder case, Royal Thai Police apprehended a woman thought to be instrumental in the crime. Petra Christl Grundgreif, a German national, who reportedly played a key role in the gruesome murder of real estate tycoon Hans Peter Mack, was arrested today at Nong Prue Police Station, Chon Buri province.
Police issued arrest warrants for a total of three suspects involved in the premeditated killing and concealment of the corpse of 62 year old Mack. The other suspects are also German nationals, named Olaf Thorsten Brinkmann and another unidentified German man. All are accused of theft and intentional murder.
At approximately 3.20pm, investigators took Petra into custody for her involvement in the intentional killing and likely concealment of Mack’s remains. Upon her arrest, she fiercely resisted media attention, refusing to let her image be captured by press cameras and declining interviews.
Reportedly, while she was being transported to the Nong Prue Police Station, Petra snatched a reporter’s mobile phone, intending to throw it to the ground, but was prevented from doing so.
German businessman Hans Peter Mack Found dead in a freezer in #Pattaya, hunt for foreign suspects continues. pic.twitter.com/P4ne7uglLU
— The Pattaya News Thailand (@The_PattayaNews) July 11, 2023
Understandable stress marked her face as she was escorted into the investigation room, offering no comment when asked by reporters. Her legal team, present at the scene, provided no user information but requested police be allowed to continue their duties.
This shocking case of the German businessman’s murder, indicated by the brutal dismemberment of his body, has riveted public attention and previously made headlines across the country.
The arrest has marked a significant advancement in the investigation of the murder of the German businessman, unveiling a new chapter in the unfurling narrative of this horrific crime. Yet, many more aspects remain undisclosed, ensuring the story continues to grip the nation as the individuals behind this gruesome act are brought to justice.
