The dead body of the 54-year-old man was found shortly after noon on Saturday in the freezer of his home along Izegemsestraat in Sint-Eloois-Winkel. It is not yet clear how the man died. It may be an act of desperation. The 54-year-old man had a bumpy track and was also known for drug offences. The public prosecutor has labeled the death as suspicious for the time being and will keep all avenues open for the time being. An autopsy will be performed in the course of the week that may provide more clarity about the exact cause of the man’s death. The man’s home has been sealed since Saturday afternoon.
It is unclear how long the man had been in the freezer. It is true that neighbors and relatives raised the alarm after not seeing him for quite some time.