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Looking for new leads: investigators in the little Fabian case have no results
In the case of Fabian, who was killed, there are new search operations in Güstrow. Investigations and detention of the accused are ongoing.
Looking for new leads: investigators in the little Fabian case have no results
In the case of the tragically killed eight-year-old Fabian from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the search for evidence continues. On Thursday, around 25 investigators from the Rostock criminal police and technical units roamed a meadow near where the boy was found. The public prosecutor's office said that the search remained fruitless. During the measures, metal detectors and brush cutters were used to search previously unchecked areas for possible evidence. Little Fabian's body was discovered on the bank of a pond in mid-October, and since then the police have returned to this location several times to secure further clues.
Meanwhile, a woman from the Güstrow area, who is under strong suspicion of murder, has been in custody for about a month. As the NDR reports, the Rostock district court is currently examining whether the accused should remain in custody. Her defense attorney argues that the ongoing investigation is based solely on circumstantial evidence and that his client should not remain in prison any longer. A habeas corpus was requested to clarify whether there was a risk of absconding or the possibility of evidence tampering. However, the public prosecutor's office denies this and emphasizes that the allegations against the woman have not been substantiated.
The chronology of events
Fabian disappeared from his mother's apartment on October 10, and the suspect says he was found dead four days later. It remains to be clarified how this terrible incident could have happened. The investigators have specialized in solving the case comprehensively and are leaving no stone unturned.
Given the horrifying fact that this is a crime against life, the discussion about the development of crime in Germany is more relevant than ever. According to an analysis Statista Police crime statistics (PKS) showed a decline of 1.7% to around 5.84 million crimes in 2024. The most common crimes involved theft, property and forgery crimes. However, crimes against life, such as murder or manslaughter, only represent a small part of the overall statistics. This year there were a total of 285 murder cases, which is 14 fewer than the previous year. Nevertheless, the Fabian case remains a tragic reminder for society.
It currently remains to be seen how the case will develop and what new information may come to light. The presumption of innocence applies until a final verdict is made, but the ongoing media view of the investigation highlights the scope of this painful crime.
The situation surrounding Fabian and the search for justice will continue to move people in the region. It remains to be hoped that the evidence will be found that can help solve this gruesome case.