Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper was found dead in a Slovenian forest a week after she went missing. Authorities discovered her body on Friday after her former boyfriend reportedly admitted to killing her and guided investigators to the location where she had been hidden.
The 31-year-old suspect told police he strangled Pieper and placed her body in a suitcase before leaving it in a remote area. Pieper had been reported missing by friends and relatives when she failed to show up for a scheduled photoshoot. She was last seen at a Christmas gathering with friends.
Local media reported that Pieper had messaged her friends saying she had reached home, followed by another message claiming someone was following her and was inside her building&rsquo;s stairwell. Neighbours later said they heard an argument and allegedly saw her ex-partner in the area.
The investigation took a turn when the suspect&rsquo;s car caught fire outside a casino near the Austrian border. After being detained, he reportedly confessed and led the police to the forested crime scene. Slovenian authorities have since extradited him to Austria.
Two of the man&rsquo;s relatives, his brother and stepfather, have also been arrested. The motive behind Pieper&rsquo;s killing remains under investigation.

Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead after ex-boyfriend admits to killing her

Influencer Stefanie Pieper Found Dead in Forest

Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead after ex-boyfriend admits to killing her

December 1, 2025 | 15:55 IST

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Influencer Stefanie Pieper Found Dead in Forest