Bloody jealousy: 27-year-old in court for attempted murder!

Bloody jealousy: 27-year-old in court for attempted murder!

A 27-year-old from Adendorf is standing before the regional court in Lüneburg today, October 16, 2025, on charges of attempted murder. Loud NDR The motive for the crime can be found in drug debts. The defendant and the victim were involved in various drug deals, which caused tension.

The incident occurred on a June evening when the victim accused the defendant over the phone of embezzling 6,000 euros. A meeting was then arranged at the caller's apartment in Handorf. Here the argument escalated in front of the apartment building, which ended in a violent attack. The defendant stabbed him with a knife and claimed that he was threatened with a knife by the victim. He also stated that he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, which affected his memory of the events.

Life-threatening injuries and other allegations

The victim was critically injured in the attack and could only be saved through emergency surgery. In this context, the public prosecutor sees jealousy as a further motive. It is alleged that the defendant accused the victim of having an affair with his ex-wife. There have been two other attacks by the defendant on the victim in the past: First, he lit an illegal firecracker on the tire of his vehicle, which caused damage of around 22,000 euros. Another incident involved being threatened with a screwdriver and coercing someone to stalk their mutual ex-girlfriend. The defendant did not comment further on these allegations.

In the context of drug-related crime, this incident is significant. Loud Statista Around 347,000 drug crime cases were registered in Germany in 2023, which corresponds to a slightly increasing trend compared to previous years. Over 90 percent of these cases involved cannabis, which has been partially legal since April 2024.

A vicious circle of violence

In many cases, drug debts and the pressure that come with them can lead to violent confrontations. Another example from the region shows the brutal consequences of a drug deal: In November there was a knife attack during a Crystal transfer in which the perpetrator, Luca W., seriously injured another dealer. Here too, the course of events was heavily influenced by drug addiction and financial difficulties L-IZ reported.

The hearing on the current case in Lüneburg will continue on Friday. It remains to be seen what further insights and legal assessments will be revealed. The events underline the challenges society faces in dealing with drug-related crime. The problem is not only a legal one, but also concerns the health and safety of citizens.