Tragic find: Missing Fabian from Güstrow found dead!
The missing Fabian (8) from Güstrow is dead. The body was found on October 14th near Klein Upahl; Investigations are ongoing.

Tragic find: Missing Fabian from Güstrow found dead!
On October 19, 2025, the tragic case of missing eight-year-old Fabian from Güstrow sadly came to a sad end. The boy, who had been missing since October 10th, was found dead by a walker on October 14th in a forest near Klein Upahl, southwest of Güstrow. This reported Mercury.
The investigation has now shown that the child's body is actually Fabian's, as a DNA analysis confirmed this. During the autopsy, which took place on October 15, violence was found on his body, which the Rostock public prosecutor's office confirmed in its press release. However, there are currently no suspects in this terrible case, which has now caused the entire region to mourn Explosive reported.
The final walk and search
Fabian did not come home at the time set by his mother on Friday evening, October 10th, which initiated the alarming search operations. The search was immense, with hundreds of helpers including police, firefighters and even helicopters. Sniffer dogs provided clues that led to the Güstrow bus station, where the trail was lost. An operation at the island lake also remained unsuccessful, although the corpse-sniffing dogs arrived there. Just days later, with hope already fading, the boy's body was found.
The people in Güstrow are affected and mourn little Fabian. Many mourners placed candles and stuffed animals in front of St. Mary's Church to show their respect. A funeral service brought together several hundred participants who expressed their grief together.
Security and violent crime
In this context, it is important to point out the general situation regarding violent crime in Germany. Loud Statista Violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police. Nevertheless, they have a significant impact on the population's sense of security. The increase in violent crime in recent years raises questions and requires collective action by society to counteract such crimes in the future.
Fabian's case caused great consternation and sadness not only in Güstrow but also beyond. It remains to be hoped that investigators can make rapid progress in shedding light on the dark circumstances of his violent death.