Two deaths in secret violence in Alzenau: Police determined

Two deaths in secret violence in Alzenau: Police determined

in Alzenau, a small town in the Aschaffenburg district, there was recently a shocking act of violence in which two people killed. The police confirmed that the crime apparently took place in the home environment. A man was arrested on site as a suspect, but the details are still unclear. So far, the police have left the police who the victims, how old they were and what connection they had to their alleged murderer. However, it is clear that there were no minors among the dead. According to the local authorities, there is also no danger to the population. This was reported by the Frankenpost .

The police were in use with numerous stripes and secured the crime scene. The events in the small community have caused dismay, because violence in their own home affects everyone. It is often forgotten that such incidents, although rare, are not out of the world.

violent crimes in Germany

The dimension of violent crimes in Germany is very noticeable in the statistics. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007, as reported by the Statista . This includes murder, serious bodily harm, rape and robbery. Even if violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes, they strongly influence people's feeling of security. The number of victims annually is around 260,000. This shows that possibly social and economic uncertainties and the increase in violence in society are alarming.

Part of the explanation for the increase could also be in the psychological stress by the Corona pandemic and the associated measures. According to the BKA, in particular, young people in particular also played a role as suspects; Around a third of the perpetrators are under 21 years old. This is a worrying development that the society very busy.

In the case in Alzenau, not only the violence itself is tragic, but also the questions that she raises. What can be done to prevent such acts? How do we deal with the subject of violence as a society? The incidents bring people together to think about security and well -being in their surroundings.