27-year-old Yelena Gerenberg from Rishon Lezion was murdered today (Thursday) in Rehovot, the suspect in the act tried to end his life before the police arrived at his home after swallowing pills. He was rushed to the hospital and has not yet been taken for questioning.
Suspected murder near Rehovot: a woman’s body was found in a field, a suspect of involvement was arrested
Early acquaintance between the suspect and the victim: details from the investigation of the suspected murder near Rehovot
As mentioned, this morning the young woman was found lifeless in an open area near the streets. From the details that emerged in the initial investigation, it becomes clear that there was a prior acquaintance between Yelena and the suspect, and the nature of the acquaintance is being examined by the police.
What led to the quick arrest of the suspect was a complaint filed by one of the victim’s family members – who said that the young woman did not return home from an outing, and this is not typical of her. At this point, the police began searching, when the same complainant added that it was also possible that she went out to hang out with the suspect, who, as mentioned, had a prior acquaintance. The suspect, 29 years old, lived as mentioned in Bat Yam, while the deceased lived in Rishon Lezion.
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The scene of the incident, Rehovot, photo: Police spokespersons
The police made a connection between the things and arrived at the suspect’s apartment, where they saw his vehicle. After obtaining his and her details, it was very easy for the police to reach him, locate him and see that he was also at the scene where the body was found.
According to the findings, there is no doubt that she was murdered elsewhere, and the police have an estimate of where the scene of the murder was. The investigation was assigned to the Central Police Department. The suspect will be brought to Petah Tikva court tomorrow for an extension of his detention. The murder weapon is in the possession of the police who collected findings, including forensics, that link him to the incident.
Prime Minister Yair Lapid commented on the incident and wrote on Twitter: “The murder of a young woman by a man last night is shocking and unimaginable. A girl goes out and does not return to her family. We are committed to continue working to protect women, to educate against violence, to loudly condemn all violence, to make the punishment worse , to identify any signs so that we can prevent the next murder. I send my condolences to the murdered family, my heart aches.”