Moving farewell: Mourning for the murdered Fabian from Güstrow

Moving farewell: Mourning for the murdered Fabian from Güstrow

A deeply sad day in Güstrow: The city said goodbye to 8-year-old Fabian on November 6, 2025. The funeral service took place in a small but lovingly decorated setting, while the unimaginable suffering at the loss of such a young life was felt all over the city. On the little boy's wooden coffin was a moving message from his mother: "My little chubby cheeks, my sunshine, you are in a better place now."

Fabian's tragic death, which remained obscure for a long time, is still perceived in the region as an incomprehensible event. It was recently revealed that his body was discovered in shocking circumstances. It was reportedly found set on fire and the circumstances of his death remain completely unclear. Fabian's father's ex-girlfriend, who found the child by chance four days after the murder, remains one of the few people who may have relevant information about the case. The traumatic event captivated Güstrow and beyond. Bild.de reports that the murder case was already covered in the ZDF program “Aktenzeichen XY ... unsolved”, and the first “promising clues” were received by the Rostock criminal police during this program.

Fabian's memory in the community

Fabian's look back at his far too short life was lovingly created by his friends and relatives. The room was surrounded by the child's personal belongings, including his soccer jersey, cleats and a bicycle. He was an enthusiastic soccer player and a big fan of FC Hansa Rostock, but also had a passion for math and cars. His favorite song “When you went” in a techno version gave the funeral service an emotional touch that moved many of those present.

The circumstances of his disappearance are as mysterious as they are tragic. Fabian's investigators believe he left his parents' house at 10:50 a.m. on October 10 and may even have been picked up by an adult. The location where his body was found, a pond near Klein Upahl, is not only far from his home, but also raises further questions that still have no answers. The police have urged witnesses who can provide information to come forward and have provided a telephone number: 0381-49160.

A look into the history of Güstrow

The sad events also cast a shadow on the historic city of Güstrow, which has been both a center for cultural activities and several dark chapters in the past. The name Güstrow, derived from “Guščerov”, which means “lizard place”, has a centuries-old history that dates back to the 13th century, when the Wendish castle was built and the city was founded by Prince Heinrich of Rostock. Güstrow was a center of crafts and trade for centuries and has fascinating historical facets to offer.

But despite its significance, the latest tragedy is a major setback for the community. The memory of Fabian and the tireless efforts of the investigators are the only bright spots in this dark phase for Güstrow. As the city mourns the little boy, hope remains that the truth about his death will come to light and those responsible will be held accountable.