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Father kills eight-year-old son in Bisingen: A drama shakes the community
A tragic incident took place in Bisingen, Zollernalbkreis: a 42-year-old father killed his son and then himself.
Father kills eight-year-old son in Bisingen: A drama shakes the community
In Bisingen, a tranquil community in the Zollernalb district of Baden-Württemberg, a tragic event occurred that shocked the entire region. On September 13, 2025, a 42-year-old father is said to have killed his eight-year-old son and himself. This was confirmed by the Reutlingen police on Monday, September 16th. The man's relative, worried because he could no longer reach him, alerted the police. She gained entry to the apartment and found the lifeless bodies.
The criminal police investigators assume that the father committed his fatal acts in his own apartment. According to current knowledge, there is no evidence that other people were involved in this terrible incident. The police are currently still investigating the exact circumstances and motive that led to this incredible crime. “There is a great tragedy in this situation,” explains a spokesman for the investigating authorities.
Psychological violence: An underestimated problem
In light of such incidents, it becomes clear that psychological violence is a serious issue that is often overshadowed in modern societies. According to current statistical surveys on child endangerment, it has emerged that a third of cases of child endangerment are characterized by psychological abuse. Psychological violence is the second most common form of danger after neglect, which accounts for 59-57% of all cases ifh.forschungsverbund.tu-dortmund.de is documented. 1.6% of those surveyed retrospectively reported severe psychological violence in their childhood and youth.
The tragic incident in Bisingen sheds additional light on the mental health of parents and the impact on children. In many cases, studies show, there is a high degree of overlap between different forms of child endangerment, highlighting the need to bring these issues into greater focus.
The investigation into the case of the father and his son continues. It remains to be seen whether these surveys and the background to the incident may provide new insights into the prevention of such acts. The appeal to society remains: Anyone who notices signs of psychological problems or violence in families should not hesitate to provide help or inform appropriate authorities.