On Monday 15 December, the body of a 54‑year‑old Ukrainian doctor was discovered buried in earth on a private estate in Turna, Poland, and her 45‑year‑old former partner was arrested.
Discovery of the Body
On Monday, 15 December, police found the body of a 54‑year‑old Ukrainian doctor on a private estate in Turna (Korytnica municipality, Węgrów county). The victim showed visible head injuries and was partially buried in soil. An arrest was made at the scene; the suspect is a 45‑year‑old man reportedly the deceased’s former partner.
Reporting of Disappearance and Initial Search
The doctor’s colleague reported her missing after she failed to show up at work. She went to the doctor’s home, peered through a window, found no sign of her, and then notified the police. Officers began a search and, upon arriving at the estate, discovered the body.
Profile of Victim and Suspect, and Ongoing Investigation
The deceased was a Ukrainian citizen, and the arrested suspect is also Ukrainian. Police confirmed the arrest under prosecutor supervision, stating the suspect may confess to the killing. Circumstances, motive, and sequence of events remain under investigation, while a pathology section will determine the exact cause of death.
