Mourning for Fabian: Hundreds remember the missing boy in Güstrow

Mourning for Fabian: Hundreds remember the missing boy in Güstrow

On October 30, 2025, the sad news was confirmed that the child's body found southwest of Güstrow was the missing eight-year-old Fabian. The boy disappeared without a trace on October 10th and was discovered four days later in the Klein Upahl area. This shocking discovery affected the entire community and prompted many people to say their final goodbyes to the little boy.

A solemn funeral service was held in St. Mary's Church, attended by hundreds of people. Nearly 700 citizens gathered for a candlelight fair the day his death was announced and lit candles to express their grief. Citizens placed stuffed animals and other memorabilia in front of the church, which shows the community's connection to little Fabian. Mayor Zimmermann described the atmosphere in the city as a mixture of shock, sadness, anger and fear that weighs heavily on the hearts of residents.

Investigations and traces

The public prosecutor's office has begun investigating the circumstances of Fabian's death and is investigating possible acts of violence. However, there have been no arrests so far. During the investigation, the police searched a landfill and a farm to find out whether there was any further evidence in this connection. In particular, a search is being carried out for a suspected murder weapon.

An expanded murder squad was set up in the case to comprehensively advance the investigation. The police have also set up a tip line to receive relevant information from the public. Fabian's mother also spoke out and expressed her wish that her son be shown in the media without pixels so that he is not forgotten.

Mourning for a boy

The mourning for Fabian is omnipresent in the community. The boy's funeral will take place in a close family circle after his body has been released following the autopsy. Many people have already carried the painful loss in their hearts and minds, and the clues that the police are looking for could be of great importance for the community in shedding light on the matter.

The investigation is ongoing and the police ask citizens to understand that there is a reluctance to pass on information during this difficult time. This tragic incident shocked not only one family but the entire community and will certainly be remembered for a long time. While the people in Güstrow try to deal with their pain, there is great hope for justice and education for Fabian and his relatives.