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Tragic fate: The Fabian case shocks Güstrow!
Fabian (8) from Güstrow disappeared on October 10, 2025; his body was found on October 14th. The investigation is ongoing.
Tragic fate: The Fabian case shocks Güstrow!
In the tranquil town of Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a terrible incident has shocked the entire community. On October 10, 2025, eight-year-old Fabian, a bright boy who was sent home from school that day due to feeling unwell, disappeared. His mother reported him missing that evening after he did not return home. It is assumed that Fabian wanted to take the bus to visit his separated father in Zehna. A snack bar owner had seen him around 5 or 5:30 p.m., but this information was later found to be incorrect.
From the day he disappeared, a large-scale search operation began, involving sniffer dogs, drones and a helicopter. But despite all efforts, there was initially no success. The shocking turning point came on October 14th: a walker discovered the body of a child in a pond in Klein Upahl. The police assumed that it was the missing Fabian; The woman who made the gruesome discovery was his father's ex-girlfriend. The body was then examined and it turned out that Fabian had died from violence.
Grief and unrest in the community
The confirmation of the sad news that it was Fabian caused the mood in Güstrow to change. Mayor Sascha Zimmermann said that the tension among the parents is noticeable; Many people no longer dare to let their children go out alone. A funeral service for the little boy was held in the parish church, attended by around 100 people. Fabian was also mourned in his sports club: the children released balloons to honor their friend. Before FC Hansa Rostock's home game, a minute's silence was held to commemorate the tragic fate.
Causes and investigations
The investigation into Fabian's death is still ongoing. Detectives continue to scour landfills and farms looking for more clues. Although speculation immediately arose in various places, the police warned the population against spreading rumors and asked for factual information. The case also raises questions about the safety of children, particularly in view of the current statistics on sexual offenses presented in the BKA's federal situation report. According to these figures, cases of sexual abuse against children and young people have more than tripled in the last five years, which is also fueling the concerns of parents in Güstrow.
The Fabian case not only plunged the community into deep sadness, but also caused great unease. As investigators continue to work on the case, only hope remains that such tragedies can be avoided in the future. Police encourage anyone with information to come forward immediately; After all, every clue can be crucial.
For more information about the case, read more at RTL and in Franconia. For a comprehensive overview of the current situation regarding child sexual offenses, take a look at this Federal Criminal Police Office.