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Mourning for Fabian (8): Murder case from Güstrow remains unsolved!
The case of 8-year-old Fabian from Güstrow: He disappeared and was found dead. The investigation is ongoing, but there are no suspects.
Mourning for Fabian (8): Murder case from Güstrow remains unsolved!
There is deep sadness in the northern German town of Güstrow after the violent death of eight-year-old Fabian, who disappeared without a trace three weeks ago. RTL reports that despite an intensive search and comprehensive measures, the investigators still have no suspects. The little boy's fate has affected not only his family, but the entire community.
Fabian's body was found on October 14, 2025 by a walker near a forest near Klein Upahl. A forensic medical examination confirmed that the child was susceptible to violence. “The autopsy took place on October 15th,” reports experienced forensic pathologist Fred Zack, who is involved in the investigation and has over 40 years of experience in this field. However, details about the exact circumstances of the death remain scarce due to tactical reasons in order not to jeopardize the ongoing investigation.
Investigations underway
Harald Nowack, press spokesman for the Rostock public prosecutor's office, makes it clear that a sexual offense, which is often suspected in such tragic cases, can be ruled out. “The investigation is ongoing and we have already interviewed some witnesses,” he said. But the quality of the witness statements remains a top priority in this situation. Too much information could affect the consistency of statements and hamper the investigation.
There have been several searches in recent weeks, including on October 20th at a farm in Zehna and on October 23rd at a waste disposal company, with emergency services on site in protective suits. However, no suspect has been identified to date, further increasing frustration among residents.
A community in mourning
The funeral service for Fabian will take place on Thursday and numerous people from the surrounding area will pay their last respects. The community is shocked and many are wondering how such a horrific crime could have happened. "The lack of arrests does not mean that there are no clues. We are still in contact with the investigators," said crime expert Alexandra Rietz.
In Germany, crime has fallen overall, as the 2024 police crime statistics show, but violent crimes, especially against life, are still serious issues. There were 285 murder victims recorded in 2024. It is shocking to see how even the smaller communities are affected, considering that there have been 14 fewer murder cases registered so far this year than last year. Such numbers make it clear how prevalent violence still is in our society.
Could the results of the intensive investigation into the Fabian case possibly reveal the truth? Only time will tell. The isolation of investigators may seem discouraging at first, but it could also provide the key to solving the problem.