The death of beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper, whose social media presence was known for her makeup, fashion, and music content, has shocked Austria after it was confirmed that her body was found in Slovenia inside a suitcase buried in a forest.

State Police The Styrian press reported that Pieper had disappeared on November 23, after returning from to Christmas party.

Previous messages and the missing person report

According to Austrian media cited by People, Pieper texted a friend after arriving home to say she was safe, but then sent another message stating that she thought she heard someone on the stairs. Neighbors claimed to have heard an argument and allegedly seen her ex-boyfriend in the building.

When she failed to show up for work and did not answer calls, family and colleagues reported her missing.

Ex-boyfriend's arrest in Slovenia

Pieper's ex-boyfriend, a 31-year-old man, was arrested in Slovenia after authorities found him near his burning car in a parking lot near a border casino. According to the Styrian State Police, he had already traveled to the country several times. After being located, he was extradited to Austria for questioning. According to the Kronen Zeitung, the detainee agreed to cooperate with investigators and allegedly led officers to the location of the suitcase containing the body. Alleged confession and discovery of the body. According to information released by the Kronen Zeitung and other local media, the man reportedly told authorities that he strangled Pieper, placed the body inside a suitcase, and buried it in a Slovenian forest. Police have not released details about the motive for the crime. Austrian authorities confirmed the discovery of the body and are continuing the forensic investigation. The Styrian State Police also reported that two male relatives of the detainee were arrested in connection with the investigation. No details have been provided regarding their alleged involvement. The case remains under joint investigation by Austrian and Slovenian authorities. Forensic examinations are expected to be completed in the coming days,and new evidence is expected to be presented to the public prosecutor.