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In Maritime Territory, probe launched in triple murder, suspects detained

Three dead bodies of two men aged 39 and 42 and a woman aged 27 with stab wounds and bruises were found in Zeiskaya Street in the town of Artyom, on 8 November 2016. The Maritime Territory Office of the Investigative Committee has opened an investigation in a crime under Part 2, item “a” of Article 105 of the RF Penal Code (murder).

Two men have been detained on suspicion of the crime.

Investigators have examined the crime scene, an abandoned building, have assigned forensic medical inquiries and are questioning the suspects. According to preliminary information, the motive was a quarrel during a drinking bout. The investigation is ongoing.