Strassmann Poker Death
A DNA test performed by Slovenian authorities has confirmed that a body discovered in the Ljublianica River is that of 29 year old German poker pro Johannes Strassmann.
Strassmann was originally reported as missing on June 21.
According to PokerNews.com, which has maintained the lead on this tragic story, and has published the Slovenian police report, “criminal investigators [have] excluded a violent criminal offence. The laboratory tests of bodily fluids are still ongoing.”
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Strassmann accumulated $1,558,402 in career live tournament cashes according to the Hendon Mob database with three European Poker Tour final table cashes from 2008-2010—all over $200,000—and a $363,000 fifth place effort in the 2013 EPT London High Roller tournament.
Fellow competitor Tony “Bond18” Dunst issued a heartfelt message via Twitter Saturday conveying his remorse over the news.
Strassmann’s most recent live tournament cash was in April of this year, when he placed 50th in the EPT 10 Monte Carlo Grand Final for €24,400.
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German poker professional Johannes Strassmann, who went missing last week in Slovenia, was confirmed dead a few days ago after a DNA test. Strassmann was visiting some friends in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana and was reported missing on June 21. The police tried their best to find him by carrying out out numerous operations in the country involving helicopters, search teams and search dogs. On Friday morning, police found a body in poor condition of the banks of the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana and immediately ordered a DNA test. The DNA test confirmed that it was the 29-year-old Johannes Strassmann's body they had found. His cause of death was reported as accidental drowning. Duc Ngo, a friend of Strassmann, was with Strassmann's family when the DNA test was confirmed. Below is his statement: 'dear friends, |
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4 comments on 'Missing Poker Pro Found Dead in River'
| doubletop777 | 01/07/2014 08:27:32 GMT |
| What a tragic story and my thoughts go out to his family in this terrible time. To lose your life in this terrible way is just tragic and may he rest in peace. My thoughts again to his family | |
| RoninHarper | 01/07/2014 13:54:28 GMT |
| Sad day mates My thoughts go out to his family and I shall pray for his soul to find peace. Hope this tragic loss can somehow be lessoned for his family by the comfort offered from his other loved ones. | |
| Heskor | 01/07/2014 14:21:52 GMT |
| Yeah this has a bad ending i as hoping for a good one, like he was enjoying like somewhere like partying or something or was in jail even. Anyway sad story and my sympathy goes to his family and friends, this is really terrible news and see how life short is that is why if you have a dream like playing poker at the world stakes, better aim for it as you do not know what life has in store for you!! | |
| Macubaas | 01/07/2014 19:19:31 GMT |
| Even though i had hopes i was afraid right from the beginning that this may be the outcome of this story... Now i hope that police will make a serious investiation and find out if really his death was an accident or not. | |
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