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Austrian Influencer Found Dead in Suitcase; Ex-Boyfriend Confesses

3/20/2026

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Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper, 32, was found dead in a suitcase, prompting a police investigation.
Police indicate Pieper may have been alive and struggling when her ex-boyfriend, Patrick M., allegedly buried her.
Pieper was last seen on November 23, sending alarming texts about a "creep" before missing a photo shoot.
The ex-boyfriend confessed to the murder, citing cocaine influence, and remains in custody awaiting court later this year.

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Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper, 32, was found dead in a suitcase, prompting a police investigation.
Police indicate Pieper may have been alive and struggling when her ex-boyfriend, Patrick M., allegedly buried her.
Pieper was last seen on November 23, sending alarming texts about a "creep" before missing a photo shoot.
The ex-boyfriend confessed to the murder, citing cocaine influence, and remains in custody awaiting court later this year.