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Recklinghausen (dpa / lnw) - After the violent death of a 56-year-old in Recklinghausen, DNA traces, according to the police, corroborated suspicions against his roommate.

The 56-year-old was found stabbed to death in his apartment on March 5.

His 28-year-old roommate came into the focus of the investigators shortly afterwards and was arrested together with a 55-year-old.

The two suspects were initially released, the police said on Monday.

Further forensic evaluations of DNA traces have now given clear indications of the 28-year-old as a suspect, the police said.

The man is in custody.

The motive for the homicide is still unclear.

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