Austrian Influencer Stefanie Pieper Found Dead in Slovenian Forest

Stefanie Pieper, a 31-year-old beauty influencer from Austria, was discovered deceased in a remote forest in Slovenia on Friday, following her disappearance a week earlier. Her ex-boyfriend, also 31 years old, has reportedly confessed to her murder and directed authorities to the location where her body was concealed.

Pieper was last seen after attending a Christmas party on November 23, and her friends and family reported her missing when she failed to show up for a scheduled photoshoot. Concern escalated when she sent alarming messages to friends indicating that someone was following her. In one of her last communications, she assured friends that she had returned home but later expressed fear about an unknown individual in her stairwell.

According to local media reports, neighbours heard an altercation on the night of her disappearance and claimed to have seen Pieper's ex-boyfriend in the vicinity of her residence. The situation intensified when authorities apprehended the suspect on Monday after his car caught fire near a casino close to the Austrian border.

Following his arrest, the ex-boyfriend allegedly confessed to strangling Pieper and led police to the site in the forest where her body was found inside a suitcase. He has since been extradited to Austria, and additional arrests have been made, including those of his brother and stepfather.

The motive behind the alleged murder remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding Pieper's tragic death. As the case unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a young influencer known for her beauty and lifestyle content online.