After nine years, the police now know who owned the hull that was removed from the IJ in Amsterdam on January 30, 2013. The body part belonged to a wealthy Russian businessman who was involved in the art and antiques trade, police said on Tuesday.
The police were able to determine this on the basis of a DNA match. This was possible after his family reported him missing and donated DNA to an international database.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released, because there is no contact with the Russian authorities due to the war in Ukraine. As a result, the Dutch police have not yet been able to inform the relatives of the victim.
The police again brought the cold case to the attention at the end of January. A few tips followed. The police are still looking for people who know more. In the case, a reward of 15,000 euros has been offered for the golden tip.
The hull was found nine years ago by a passer-by on the bank of the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord. The body part was wrapped in blue plastic.