Second inquest into German backpacker Simone Strobel's death delayed, police still hopeful of arrest SunSunday 21 updated SunSunday 21 Simone Strobel's family is still waiting for answers about her death in February 2005. ( Share Print text only Cancel The policeman chasing a German backpacker's killer has vowed not to give up, despite further delays in his 16-year quest for justice. Key points: Police hope a second inquest into Simone Strobel's death may uncover enough evidence to lead to an arrest The German backpacker's body was found in Lismore on February 17, 2005 A coroner concluded she likely died of suffocation or smothering asphyxia The naked body of 25-year-old Simone Monika Strobel was discovered concealed under palm fronds on a bocce court in the northern NSW town of Lismore, five days after she was reported missing.