In a shocking turn of events, new homeowners in the eastern French village of Erstroff stumbled upon the remains of Aloïs Iffly, an elderly man who disappeared in 2009. The discovery, made on November 2 during home renovations, has reopened a mystery that has lingered for 15 years. Prosecutor Olivier Glady stated that the skeletal remains were identified as Iffly, who was 81 when he went missing. The previous owner’s wife lived in the home until her passing in 2020, leading to its sale earlier this year.
The new occupants were investigating a leak in the roof when they unearthed Iffly's remains tucked away inside a cubbyhole. The condition of the remains has prompted authorities to consider the circumstances of his death. A rope was found hanging in the attic, leading investigators to lean toward the theory of suicide. Police have initiated an inquiry into the situation, sending the remains to Strasbourg for an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.
This startling discovery brings to light the unresolved case that perplexed investigators for years, despite extensive search efforts for Aloïs Iffly. The results of the upcoming autopsy are awaited with great anticipation, as they may finally close the chapter on this unsettling disappearance in France’s quiet countryside.
