The lifeless body of Ori Ansbacher, a 19-year-old woman was found Thursday evening in a forest in Ein Yael, near the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem.
Police released a statement saying that a search had been launched for a missing girl for several hours. She had been declared missing at 11:00 a.m. that morning
During their search, they located her lifeless body.
Her remains were found stripped naked, with signs of extreme violence, with multiple wounds in the neck and chest area.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
All avenues of investigation are currently being considered. A gag-order has been placed on the investigation, indicating that the motive for this brutal murder was nationalistic (terrorism).
During their search, they located her lifeless body.
Her remains were found stripped naked, with signs of extreme violence, with multiple wounds in the neck and chest area.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
All avenues of investigation are currently being considered. A gag-order has been placed on the investigation, indicating that the motive for this brutal murder was nationalistic (terrorism).
It was also reported that 4 Arabs were taken into custody on Thursday night, although police have yet to confirm that.
Magen David Adom paramedic Safi Mizrachi said: “When we arrived, they led us to an open area where we saw a young woman of about 19 years, unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing. We performed medical tests. She was without signs of life, and unfortunately we can only determine her death.”
Despite the initial arrest of several Palestinian Arab suspects, authorities now say the investigation is exploring all possibilities, and have not ruled out either terrorism or criminal motives.
The victim’s parents mourned the death of their daughter, calling her a “sensitive soul” with an enormous capacity for giving.
“She was a holy soul who sought meaning, a sensitive soul towards every person and creature, and with an endless desire to help make the world a better place.”
A teacher who taught the victim in high school also eulogized her, Yediot Ahronot reported.
“She was a smart girl, honest, with an original, creative, and open-minded way of looking at things. She was very much loved by those around her, and she was very sensitive to others.”
Ansbacher will be laid to rest at 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon at the Tekoa cemetery.
