Habitual review in the Fabian murder case: Will Gina H. be released today?

Habitual review in the Fabian murder case: Will Gina H. be released today?

Next Wednesday, December 6, 2025, the Rostock District Court will examine the suspects in the case of the killed eight-year-old Fabian at 1:00 p.m. Andrea Ohm, Gina H.'s lawyer, requested these detention reviews because the reasons for detention put forward against her client are based solely on circumstantial evidence. These developments make it clear that the investigation into this harrowing case remains ongoing.

Fabian disappeared under tragic circumstances on October 10, 2025. Just four days later, on October 14, his body was found on the bank of a pond about 15 kilometers from Güstrow. Gina H., Fabian's father's ex-girlfriend, discovered the body and was arrested on November 6th. The public prosecutor strongly suspects her of murder. It remains unclear whether a decision will be made immediately after the detention review date or whether a separate announcement date will be announced the Süddeutsche Zeitung reported.

The suspect and the evidence

Gina H. has not yet admitted any involvement in the crime and originally appeared as a witness. Her lawyer emphasizes that there is no meaningful evidence against her, but only circumstantial evidence that, according to the public prosecutor's office, supports a strong suspicion of a crime. However, so far there is neither a murder weapon nor videos that support the allegations against her, as can be seen from the information provided by RTL emerges.

In the wake of these tragic events, the question of security in Germany arises for many. Police crime statistics show that there was a 1.7% decrease in crimes in 2024. However, the increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security remains present. Crimes against life, such as murder and manslaughter, only accounted for 0.1% of cases in 2024, and 285 people were murdered in Germany last year, adding additional explosiveness to the investigations surrounding the Fabian case.

Outlook and overall social context

With the impending detention test on Wednesday, many questions remain unanswered. The court could take an important step towards clarifying Fabian's case, which is important not only for the family but for the entire community. The trend in crime shows that despite a decrease in the overall crime rate, certain crimes, particularly against children, increase the population's concern.

It remains to be seen how the situation surrounding Gina H. will develop and what new findings may come to light. In a country where citizens' sense of security is very important, the public is particularly sensitive to these cases and the results of the investigation could spur far-reaching social discussions. Stay tuned for further developments in this tragic case.

Further information on crime developments in Germany can be found at Statista.