New evidence in the case of a Rwandan man killed in Germany last month shows that the motive of the three suspected murderers was nothing but xenophobic.

The victim, whose names are yet to be made public, was attacked by three men and sustained serious body injuries that resulted into his death.

Investigators have since located a cell phone of one of the suspects which had a ‘Nazi salute’, a reason investigators say confirms the motive of the murder.

Two of the suspects are said to have been roommates of the victim. They were homeless and lived in a government paid home. Limburger prosecution spokesperson told German press that the photo was probably downloaded on the phone on the day of the crime but most likely not at the crime scene.

The 55-year-old victim was killed on October 23. German authorities say he was not an asylum seeker. German prosecutors say there is evidence of a xenophobic attitude among the three alleged suspects.

The victim’s body was found in a room of city-owned shelters in the City of Limburg, Germany. Following his death, local authorities called for an immediate investigation into the matter.

Also, an earlier statement from the Germany Police indicates that the victim suffered head injuries, something that led the authorities to assume that his death was a result of an act of violence.

"Investigations reveal that there was an argument between the 55-year-old and two fellow occupants, and an additional person who lives close to the shelter that culminated into a fight. The man suffered from presumed injuries on his head and his face. It is, however, not yet clear whether it is the injuries that resulted into his death,” reads a Police statement in part. The suspects in the murder have since been remanded awaiting trial.