After triple murder in the Westerwald: Police asks for information

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A week after a shattering crime in the Westerwald, in which three people died, the alleged perpetrator stays on the run. The police have initiated an intensive search for a 61-year-old man who is suspected of being responsible for killing a couple and her 16-year-old son. According to a police spokesman, over 760 information has already been received, some of which were classified as particularly valuable. In order to advance the investigation, a 100-member special commission was set up.

Details for crime

The three victims were found on April 6, 2025 in a single -family house in a small town. The victim is a 47-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son. The dramatic events started when the woman who was still living in the crime made an emergency call at 3:45 a.m. When the police arrived, all three had already died. The preliminary investigations showed that they died of shot and stab wounds, which underlines the brutal approach of the alleged perpetrator.

identification of the suspect

The main suspect was identified as Alexander Meisner. According to the police, he should come from a neighboring town of Weitefeld. The description of the searched includes a height of around 1.74 meters, a weight of 74 kilograms as well as brown hair and blue-gray eyes. He also carries several scars on different parts of the body and has tattooed the name "катя" (Katja) on his back of his hand.

criminal record of the suspect

The investigators are concerned because the man sought was already noticed by the criminal police. He was previously convicted of attempted manslaughter and spent time in prison after being prosecuted in 2011. The criminal records tighten the Situation and indicate potentially dangerous behavior.

Current situation and public warning

The police appeal to the population of being vigilant and, if necessary, contacting the investigators if they have information about the suspect's whereabouts. Due to the possibly armed situation, special caution is required. The search for Alexander Meisner has a high priority for the public prosecutor and the police authorities in the region.