Triple murder in Weitefeld: The suspect remains disappeared

Triple murder in Weitefeld: The suspect remains disappeared

In April of this year, a gruesome incident shook the quiet community of Weitefeld when the corpses of a family were discovered in a house. Three months have passed since the alleged triple murder, but the main suspect remains disappeared without a trace. A 61-year-old man from a neighboring place, whose identity is known as Alexander Meisner, has been searched by the police since then.

On April 6th at 3:45 a.m., the first alarm took place when a woman from Weitefeld called the police and pointed out the gruesome find. The victims are a couple aged 47 and 44 and their 16-year-old son. The police then immediately put together a large team of operations and blocked the crime area. The search was supported by police helicopters because the search for the suspect quickly gained urgency. The feeling of uncertainty was noticeable and led to sport events in the region were canceled and parents were allowed to keep their children at home, as [SWR] reported.

The search according to Meisner

on April 7, just one day after the crime, there were already indications that led to the identification of Alexander Meisner. The timely action of the police, which set up a special commission with 100 civil servants, has so far failed due to the suspect. Despite the increased search in water and water, the 61-year-old remained unnecessary. In the course of time, the investigators received over 1,700 information from the population, but without any significant success. The extensive search even included a reward of 10,000 euros for clues that could lead to the discovery of Meisner.

The situation remained tense: Waitefeld was still in the state of emergency, and the police issued a warning to the citizens because the suspect was perceived as a potential danger. At a memorial event in the local Martin Luther Church, around 300 citizens were found on April 9 who expressed their grief and solidarity.

The condition of the investigation

in Germany is known that violent crimes make up a comparatively small proportion of the overall crimes recorded, but they massively influence people's feeling of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes are registered annually, a number that has been the highest since 2007. Factors such as economic uncertainties and social stress play a significant role here. In this specific situation, the triple murder in Weitefeld throws a bright light on the current challenges in combating violent crime.

The police released the alleged perpetrator's house, which was closed until recently for investigations. This gives the public space to reflect on what is happening and to understand the difficult dynamics of fighting crime in Germany, while the search for Alexander Meisner continues to have priority