Missing Paderborn student Oskar von der Linden found dead

Oskar von der Linden, a 32-year-old student from Paderborn who had been missing since September 9, has been found dead. A witness discovered his body on the morning of Monday, October 12, 2026, in a wooded area near Paderborn-Wewer.

Authorities stated that there are currently no indications of foul play or suicide. The Paderborn prosecutor's office has ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Following the discovery, the police have discontinued the public search and requested that citizens delete any previously shared photos of the missing man from social media.