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Austrian Influencer Stefanie Pieper Found Dead in Suitcase in Slovenian Forest; Ex-Boyfriend Allegedly Confesses

01:22 PM, 12/01/2025
Austrian Influencer Stefanie Pieper Found Dead in Suitcase in Slovenian Forest; Ex-Boyfriend Allegedly Confesses

Stefanie Pieper, a 31-year-old Austrian influencer, was found dead in a suitcase in a Slovenian forest after authorities say her ex-boyfriend confessed to strangling her and burying the body. Pieper went missing after a Christmas party on Nov. 23, 2025; she messaged that she was home and later signaled concern about someone in the stairwell. The suspect was arrested in Slovenia after his car was found burning, extradited to Austria, and is reportedly cooperating while two relatives have also been detained.

Stefanie Pieper, a 31-year-old Austrian beauty, fashion and music influencer, was found dead inside a suitcase in a forest in Slovenia after authorities say her ex-boyfriend allegedly admitted to killing her.

What happened

Pieper disappeared after attending a Christmas party on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. According to police, she sent a message first saying she had arrived home safely and later wrote that she thought someone was in the stairwell. Family members and colleagues reported her missing when they were unable to reach her and she did not show up for work.

Investigation and arrest

Neighbors reported hearing an argument in the building and said they saw Pieper’s ex-boyfriend in the area. Investigators later located the 31-year-old suspect in Slovenia near a vehicle that had caught fire in a casino parking lot close to the border. He was arrested and subsequently extradited to Austria.

Alleged confession and recovery of the body

Authorities say the suspect allegedly confessed to strangling Pieper, placing her body in a suitcase and burying it in a Slovenian forest. He reportedly led investigators to the location where the body was recovered. During questioning after extradition, he agreed to cooperate with investigators.

Additional detentions

Styrian police confirmed that two male relatives of the suspect have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation. Officials have not provided additional public comment while inquiries continue.

Timeline (key events)

  • Nov. 23, 2025 — Pieper attends a Christmas party, sends messages indicating she arrived home, then expresses concern about someone in the stairwell.
  • Family reports Pieper missing when she cannot be reached and fails to go to work.
  • Nov. 24, 2025 — A car fire is reported at a casino parking lot near the Slovenia-Austria border; the suspect is later arrested in Slovenia.
  • Suspect allegedly admits to killing Pieper and leads police to her body in a suitcase in a forest; he is extradited to Austria and cooperates with investigators.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities have not released additional details. No formal charges beyond the initial detentions have been publicly confirmed at this time.

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