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Fabian murder case: Court examines detention of suspects on December 3rd!
On December 3, 2025, the Rostock district court will decide on pre-trial detention in the Fabian murder case. Fabian's mother expresses her despair at the developments.
Fabian murder case: Court examines detention of suspects on December 3rd!
The case of the killed Fabian from Güstrow raises more and more questions. On Wednesday, December 3rd, a detention hearing for Fabian's father's suspected ex-girlfriend will take place at the Rostock District Court. The appointment was scheduled at the request of the defendant's defense attorney, who would like to have his client released from custody. The suspect has been in custody since the beginning of November after she was arrested on November 6th on strong suspicion of murder.
Fabian's mother appears more than desperate in this frightening situation. In an emotional video, she talks about the ongoing investigation and her greatest fears, which are only exacerbated by the developments of the last few weeks. Her lawyer says the results of the investigation are “rather precarious,” which further increases the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the proceedings.
Investigations and reasons for detention
The current reasons for the arrest of the suspects are largely based on circumstantial evidence, which was mentioned by defense attorney Andreas Ohm. He argues that there is a lack of sufficient evidence for pre-trial detention. However, this is contested by the public prosecutor. Chief Public Prosecutor Harald Nowack points out that the majority of homicides in Germany are based on similar evidence. An estimated 80 percent of all murder cases fall into this category. Fabian's body was initially discovered on the bank of a pond near Klein Upahl on October 14th, which led to an extensive manhunt and the current investigation.
The investigating authorities have classified the suspicion as “consolidated”. Furthermore, a police call for witnesses about an orange Ford Ranger seen on the day of Fabian's disappearance is seen as a possible important piece of the puzzle in the investigation. The suspect's vehicle was seized and plays a central role in solving the case.
Murder in Germany in context
Murder cases are rare in Germany, but when they happen, the public is often frightened. According to current statistics, 285 people were murdered in Germany in 2024, which is 14 fewer than in the previous year. These numbers show that the murder rate has dropped significantly compared to the early 2000s, when there were almost 500 murders. The murder clearance rate, however, is remarkably high, at 98 percent for completed murders.
The seriousness of the crime of murder is precisely defined in German criminal law and is subject to strict requirements. Murder is the most serious crime, punishable by life imprisonment, unless special regulations such as juvenile criminal law or incapacity apply.
Fabian's case is a harsh reminder that behind every number and statistic there are human fates. The mother's grief and despair reflect the human tragedy that such crimes bring with them. She continues to search for answers and justice for her son.