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Shock in Güstrow: Missing Fabian found dead in the forest!
A tragic turn of events in Güstrow: the missing Fabian was found dead in the forest. Police are investigating possible violence.
Shock in Güstrow: Missing Fabian found dead in the forest!
On October 14, 2025, the tragic news arrived in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: the body of a child was found in a forest near Klein Upahl. The deceased boy was eight-year-old Fabian from Güstrow, who had been missing since October 10th. He didn't come home at the agreed time, which prompted his mother to report it to the police, reports Ruhr24.
Fabian's identity was confirmed through DNA analysis. The circumstances of his death point to a violent crime and police have already launched an investigation. According to the public prosecutor's office in Rostock, an autopsy is being planned to obtain further information about the exact circumstances of the death ZDF today reported.
Intensive search operations
The last week was marked by great tension for the city of Güstrow and the surrounding communities. Hundreds of emergency services worked for days to find Fabian. On Monday, October 13, around 200 police and volunteers were on duty and sniffer dogs were sent to the island lake on the outskirts of the city after they struck there. However, that search was called off on Monday evening due to darkness before the horrific discovery was made on Tuesday.
The search for the missing man also reached a sad state when a body discovered following a tip-off from a walker came to a tragic conclusion. Fabian's lifeless remains were found in a forest, while the search around the lake was unsuccessful. The police have already visited the site several times to secure further clues or evidence and have used special equipment such as metal detectors and chainsaws to remove bushes such as the one Ruhr24 reported.
Emotional reactions and outlook
The tragedy of this story not only affected the city of Güstrow, but also the entire region. Parents, children and residents are grieving and worried about safety. The violent crime case has brought awareness about child and youth crime back to the fore. Loud Child Protection Officer There are worrying statistics on such crimes in Germany, which is fueling public discourse.
The investigators are working intensively to solve the mystery surrounding Fabian's death. The focus is not only on clarifying the circumstances, but also on how such incidents can be prevented in the future. Our thoughts are with Fabian's family, who need to find comfort during this difficult time.