Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper has been discovered dead in a forest in Slovenia, with authorities alleging that her ex-boyfriend confessed to her murder. The 31-year-old was reported missing after failing to attend a modeling assignment and not being reachable by friends. She was last seen on November 23, 2025, at a holiday party, prompting her friends to alert police when they could not contact her.
According to the Austrian news outlet Kronen Zeitung, her ex-boyfriend was apprehended on November 24, 2025, in connection with her disappearance. Investigators reported that he led them to the location where he allegedly hid her body after confessing to strangling her. Following his arrest, he was extradited from Slovenia to Austria, where additional arrests were made, including his brother and stepfather.
Authorities revealed that the suspect had made several trips between Austria and Slovenia shortly before his arrest. A press release from local police noted that he was found near a burning vehicle in a casino parking lot close to the border. This vehicle was identified as his, raising further suspicions about his involvement in the case.
Just before her disappearance, messages from Stefanie on WhatsApp indicated she had reached home safely. Shortly after, she expressed concern about someone being in her stairwell. Neighbors reported hearing arguments and claimed to have seen her ex-boyfriend in the vicinity.
The investigation continues as the Styrian State Police announced that forensic examinations of the suspect’s vehicle have yielded no clues regarding Stefanie’s whereabouts. Despite extensive search operations in Slovenia, authorities have so far been unsuccessful in locating her body.
Authorities are collaborating closely across borders as the investigation unfolds. Their focus remains on gathering evidence to bring justice for Stefanie Pieper, whose untimely death has shocked the community and raised awareness about domestic violence issues.
As the investigation progresses, local news outlets continue to provide updates on this tragic case.
