Suspect sought in Slovenia after partner killed with knife

Police in Slovenia are urgently searching for a 39-year-old man suspected of murdering his 36-year-old partner with a knife in Vuhred. The victim died at the scene after sustaining severe injuries, and the suspect fled on foot.

Authorities have mobilized a significant search effort, involving officers from multiple police stations, criminal investigators, and police dogs. Drones and a helicopter are also being used to scour the terrain. The search is being coordinated with Croatian and Austrian security agencies, as the suspect may have crossed borders.

This incident is being treated as femicide, a recurring issue in Slovenia. The article notes that an average of five to seven femicides occur annually. This case follows two other recent incidents in June and July where partners were killed or seriously injured, highlighting a disturbing trend of domestic violence.

While the investigation continues, police are examining all available information, including reports from relatives and neighbors. There is a possibility that the suspect may have committed suicide. Local residents described the couple as outwardly appearing calm, and police have found no prior domestic violence reports concerning the suspect.

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Koroškim policistom so se pri iskanju pridružili kolegi z drugih policijskih postaj, kriminalisti sektorja kriminalistične policije in vodniki službenih psov s psi, teren pregledujemo tudi z brezpilotnikom. Pri iskanju pomagajo helikopterska ekipa in policista konjenika.