Mystery in the Reinhäuser Wald: 15 -year -old dead - suspect is silent!

Mystery in the Reinhäuser Wald: 15 -year -old dead - suspect is silent!

In a shocking turn of events, a 15-year-old girl was found dead in the Reinhäuser Wald near Göttingen. The funeral found, which was discovered by walkers on July 5, 2025, not only shocked the local community, but also brought the police into a serious situation. According to ndr there is an urgent suspicion against an 23-year-old woman from Gieboldehausen, who has been in custody since then.

The police initially gave no information on the relationship between the victim and the suspect, but confirmed that the dead had various injuries and was excluded. Chief Prosecutor Andreas Buick said that the suspect has so far been silent about the allegations. An arrest warrant was issued due to the risk of escape and darkening, since there is suspicion that the woman could possibly eliminate evidence. The criminal police have already initiated extensive investigations, questioned witnesses and searched for adjacent forest areas to learn more about the circumstances of the crime, such as Tag24 reported.

The background of the crime

The girl's violent death raises questions that go beyond the investigation. The increasing youth crime in Germany has accepted worrying proportions. According to Statista , the number of youth power reached a maximum in 2024, and the discussion about the application of criminal law on children under 14 is louder than ever. An increase in violence among young people is often associated with psychological stress due to the corona measures and social risk factors.

It is particularly noticeable that a large part of the suspects are male. Almost three quarters of the young perpetrators are men, while the proportion of men among the legally convicted under 21 years is around 84 percent. In view of such trends, the current crime in Göttingen also raises questions about prevention and youth welfare measures to prevent criminal résumts early on.

The community in the same and the surrounding area is stunned by what happened. The investigation continues and the hope is that the questions about the background and the reasons for this cruel deed can soon be clarified. The shock is deep and the incidents show that increased efforts to combat youth crime are urgently necessary.