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Shock in Güstrow: Fabian murder case - police arrest suspects!
A woman was arrested in the murder case of Fabian from Güstrow, who went missing on October 10, 2025 and was later found dead.
Shock in Güstrow: Fabian murder case - police arrest suspects!
The region around Güstrow is in shock after eight-year-old Fabian was reported missing on October 10, 2025 and was found murdered just a few days later. Fabian's body was discovered only about 15 kilometers from his home, near a pond in Klein Upahl. The sad news of the little boy's violent death has plunged not only his family but the entire community into deep mourning. Stuffed animals and grave lights have already been set up in St. Mary's Church in Güstrow in memory of Fabian, which illustrates the emotional impact of the citizens.
On November 6, 2025, the police arrested a female suspect. Over 120 emergency services, including officers from the State Criminal Police Office and the riot police, were involved in the searches in several residential buildings, including the property of Fabian's father's ex-girlfriend and the house of a neighbor. An off-road vehicle was also confiscated in Reimershagen and is now being investigated for forensic purposes. Senior public prosecutor Harald Nowack confirmed that an arrest warrant had been issued against the suspect.
Details about the disappearance and investigation
Fabian left his home on Schweriner Strasse early in the morning around 10:50 a.m. on October 10, 2025 with permission. According to reports, his mother had picked him up from school on the Thursday before he disappeared because he had a nosebleed. Before the disappearance, there were indications of possible problems at school, but bullying has not yet been confirmed. The police carried out extensive searches, even using helicopters and dogs. Video recordings from buses and inspections of various locations, including demolition houses and bodies of water, were also included in the investigation.
Investigators are asking the public for help and have set up a special tip line. Information from walkers or forest workers who were near the site at the time of the crime are particularly important. The police collected 33 clues about the television program “Aktenzeichen XY… unsolved”, but investigators emphasize that the searches and the arrest of the suspects are not related to the broadcast.
Grief and social reactions
The mayor of Güstrow, Sascha Zimmermann, expressed his thanks for the extensive efforts of the investigative authorities. A memorial service in Fabian's honor drew large crowds and reflected the community's collective grief and compassion. It is a depressing event that raises questions about safety and protection in a region where children and young people should actually grow up safely.
According to current statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office, the dark figures for underage murder victims in Germany are alarming; From 2014 to 2024, many similar cases were recorded that show the picture of a structural problem. Fabio is not only a horror story for his family, but also a call to action to increase the safety of children in Germany. The shocking circumstances of his death highlight the importance of working to protect the most vulnerable in our society so that such a tragedy is not repeated.
The police in Güstrow are still looking for witnesses and are hoping for further information from the public. The region mourns Fabian and stands together in these difficult times.
Further information about the case can also be found at Merkur, NDR and Statista.