Man Burned Alive in Car Mystery: Investigation Continues

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2025, when a man around the age of 55 was found dead inside his burning red jeep with Belgian plates in the Metz area. The autopsy completed recently at the Athens Forensic Medicine Service confirmed that the man died from the fire while still alive. According to Dr. Nikos Kalogrias, the forensic doctor who conducted the examination, no metallic objects such as bullets were detected in the charred body through specialized radiography. However, questions remain regarding the identity of the man and the circumstances surrounding his death. Local residents have reported seeing a middle-aged man driving the vehicle, corroborated by the forensic examination estimating his age to be around 55. Authorities are awaiting official responses from Belgian officials regarding the owner’s details, despite having provided the license plate information earlier in the day. Adding to the mystery is a cabinet found inside the car, which is now being investigated as a potential cause of the fire.