Fabian from Güstrow found dead - police are investigating foul play

Fabian from Güstrow found dead - police are investigating foul play

The grieving city of Güstrow is in shock: the missing eight-year-old Fabian was found dead. The police confirmed this on October 15, 2025, after the boy's body was discovered in a forest area near Klein Upahl in the Rostock district. The site, surrounded by bushes, is not far from houses and paddocks, which concerns those around. A holidaymaker discovered the open body after her dog became suspicious. The public prosecutor in charge stated that it is unclear whether the location where the body was found and the original crime scene are identical.

Fabian's fortunes suffered a turning point when he disappeared from his mother's apartment on Friday, October 10th and was reported missing that same evening. In the following days, the police mobilized more than 200 emergency services for an intensive search operation in and around Güstrow. The boy's cell phone is now being examined by investigators in order to clarify his last contacts.

Mourning for the little boy

A memorial service for Fabian took place on Tuesday evening in St. Mary's Church in Güstrow. The event was originally intended to be a prayer for his safe return, but this wish turned into a memorial service. Over 600 people gathered to mourn the little boy together. Fabian's family receives support from specially trained medical staff, as the tragic news puts a heavy burden on both the parents and the entire environment.

Police have set up a cordon where the body was found and a tip line has been set up to appeal to the public for help. “There are still many unanswered questions,” said a police spokesman, and the public prosecutor’s office also assumes foul play, the background of which requires extensive investigation. It remains unclear how Fabian got into the forest and why he didn't have his cell phone with him.

The search for answers

The circumstances of his death are unclear and possible suspects have not yet been identified. We are continuing to search intensively for further clues. The police have deployed tracking dogs to systematically search the area. It is suspected that Fabian may have been on his way to visit his father, which is of particular interest to the authorities since the site of the discovery is close to Fabian's father's home.

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), which has been dealing with missing person cases since it was founded in 1951, follows such incidents with a special focus. According to their statistics, there were around 9,420 registered missing person cases in Germany on January 1, 2025, with numerous cases being solved within the first week. The clearance rate depends on various factors, including the way local authorities handle the operations.

The investigators are currently hoping to shed light on the dark matter by analyzing Fabian's cell phone and other clues. The grief and need for clarity weigh on the minds of many people in the city while the investigation into the Fabian case is in full swing.

For Güstrow, the case remains an extremely emotional issue, and the entire community is looking for answers to this tragic and traumatic situation that weighs on their hearts. fr.de and tagesschau.de continually report on the background and bring the terrible news about young Fabian.

Fabian's memory will long resonate in the hearts of his loved ones as the investigation continues.