Wuppertal 16‑Year‑Old Found Dead in Dormagen After Missing Since July 8

A 16‑year‑old male from Wuppertal, missing since July 8, was confirmed dead after his body was discovered on July 11 on the Rhine riverbank in Dormagen. DNA testing verified his identity. Police have opened a homicide investigation, noting that no evidence of foul play has emerged so far. The cause of death remains unknown and inquiries are ongoing.

The case follows a public appeal for information made by the Wuppertal police two days after the teenager disappeared. Investigators are continuing to examine all possible scenarios.