Tragedy in Güstrow: Child's body discovered in pond!

Tragedy in Güstrow: Child's body discovered in pond!

In tranquil Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a low blow spreads across the community. On Tuesday, October 15, 2025, the body of 8-year-old Fabian, who had been missing since last Friday, was found. The discovery took place in a pond surrounded by bushes, 15 kilometers southwest of Güstrow, where the boy lived with his mother. A walker whose dog became suspicious alerted the police around 11:30 a.m Picture reported.

The criminal police's investigation was initiated immediately as there was suspicion of a crime from the start. The public prosecutor's office assumes that foul play cannot be ruled out. Intensive work is being carried out on the site, traces are being secured and the area remains closed to the public.

Mourning for Fabian

The news of little Fabian's death shocked the community. On Tuesday evening, over 600 people took part in a funeral service in St. Mary's Church in Güstrow, which was originally intended as an intercession for the child's return. Instead, the gathering turned into a painful place of sadness and sympathy, like daily news reported.

Fabian's mother and her estranged father are receiving psychosocial support during this difficult time. It remains unclear how the boy was able to get into the forest and why he didn't have his cell phone with him. Evidence suggests he may have been on his way to see his father before he was reported missing. While the search was still underway, sniffer dogs followed his trail to the Güstrow bus station.

Investigations and the dark field

The police had already launched a major search operation at the weekend, mobilizing several hundred emergency services. Nevertheless, all efforts at the time were unsuccessful. The case brings back memories of other tragic events and highlights the fragility of security in the region. While the crime statistics for Germany show a general decline in crimes, people's sense of security remains, in some cases, severely impaired by individual cases. This comes from reports from the Statista which point out the methods used to record crimes and emphasize the importance of education and prevention.

Exactly how Fabian's death came about is still being intensively investigated. The criminal police are working tirelessly to shed light on the matter and have had the area thoroughly examined. Until the deceased is identified through an autopsy, the case remains a mystery for everyone involved, and thoughts are firmly with the surviving family.