Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Vilnius detectives solved a murder, and the suspect is behind bars

Detectives in Vilnius have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a 43-year-old man found dead in a bathtub.

On December 23, 2025, police in Vilnius received a report about a deceased man, born in 1980, discovered in a bathtub with multiple stab wounds in an apartment on Vaikų Street. Upon receiving this serious crime report, detectives from the Vilnius County Police Department's Serious Crimes Investigation Unit quickly launched an in-depth investigation. Through meticulous and systematic police work, they were able to determine the circumstances surrounding the crime. The investigation culminated in the arrest of a 34-year-old man, born in 1989, on February 11 of this year, who has a history of serious offenses and is known to the police. Detained under the most stringent preventive measure—detention—the suspect's apprehension marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation. The preliminary investigation is being organized and led by a prosecutor from the Vilnius District Prosecutor's Office, which is responsible for criminal prosecution. This case sheds light on the ongoing issues of violent crime and recidivism within the region. The swift action by law enforcement not only serves to bring justice in this specific incident but also highlights the broader law enforcement efforts to tackle crime in Vilnius. Given the suspect's criminal background, the case may raise questions about the effectiveness of rehabilitation and reintegration measures for previously incarcerated individuals.

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