Authorities in Rostock, Germany, were sent into a frenzy after a passerby stumbled upon what appeared to be a charred human hand protruding from a plastic bag. The alarming discovery prompted a full-fledged police operation, including forensic teams, homicide detectives, drones, and 3D scanners to meticulously document the scene.
As the investigation unfolded, floodlights illuminated the area while an undertaker was put on standby for body removal. However, after more than five hours of intense examination, forensic experts uncovered an unexpected truth—the supposed human arm was, in fact, a high-end sex doll, commonly referred to as a “real doll” due to its lifelike appearance. It appeared that the owner had attempted to burn and discard it, leading to the grisly misunderstanding.
“All police measures were immediately terminated,” officials later confirmed in a statement to The Times. “The undertaker could fortunately be cancelled. The police would like to take this opportunity to ask people to dispose of their rubbish in the appropriate locations.”
A spokesperson added, “We can write this off as an exercise. Fortunately, we don’t get this every day.”
A Rising Trend in Mistaken Identities
This bizarre incident is not an isolated case. In recent weeks, German authorities have encountered several similar situations. In Bingen, police mistook a life-sized doll left on a bench for a corpse. In Bad Kreuznach, a silicone body part found in a field sparked another investigation before being dismissed as another discarded adult toy.
Earlier this year, firefighters in Hanover pulled what they believed to be a drowning victim from a canal—only to discover yet another abandoned sex doll.
Surge in AI-Powered Sex Dolls
These incidents coincide with a significant rise in sex doll sales, particularly AI-integrated models. Chinese adult toy manufacturer WMDolls has reported a 30% increase in sales, attributing the surge to its AI-powered dolls that can engage in conversations and remember past interactions. Over 100 such prototypes have already been shipped to customers in North America and Europe.
As advanced sex dolls become more realistic, cases of mistaken identities are likely to continue—leaving authorities with more bizarre crime scene investigations that turn out to be anything but criminal.
