Safety concerns: Easter free time for children canceled after bloody deed!

Safety concerns: Easter free time for children canceled after bloody deed!

On April 18, 2025, workers' welfare (AWO) Ruppichteroth/Much/Neunkirchen-Seelscheid redesigned Easter free time for children in the region. Daniel Erwin, the head of the youth department, announced that ten out of a total of 50 registered children were deregistered due to security concerns. This happened in the context of a recent tragedy, in which a family of three in Weitefeld, Westerwald, was killed in early April. The parents expressed concerns to know their children just a week after the bloody agency near the crime scene where the alleged murderer could be. This information was delivered by ksta.de

The police found the family's corpses on April 6th with firearms and stab weapons. The suspect 61-year-old man from a neighboring town, Alexander Meisner, has been on the run since then and is sought by a 100-member special commission. In a ZDF program, a hint was given from the suspect's circle of acquaintances. Despite intensive searches, the police have so far not been able to establish direct contact with Meisner. He also has a history because he was already convicted of attempted manslaughter. This reported WDR.de .

New planning of the holiday leisure

Due to the concerned situation, those responsible for the AWO decided not to carry out the original Easter leisure. The parents, concerned about the security of their children, spontaneously offered their help, while the AWO care team showed great commitment to find an alternative location for leisure. Finally, the Bacherhof in Ruppichteroth was selected as a new location for the event.

The leisure, which then took place with 50 children, offered a varied program. The children were able to take part in activities such as night hikes, cooking, campfire, archery, woodwork and pottery. Housekeeping work, such as shopping, cooking and tidying up in small groups, was also part of the program. This initiative was funded by the district youth welfare office as an educational event and encouraged the children to take responsibility and develop social skills.

security situation remains tense

Despite the efforts of the police to take the fleeting perpetrator, the situation in the region remains tense. Witnesses have seen the suspect near his place of residence, and the police have "hundreds of, also very valuable information". A reward of 10,000 euros was awarded to receive clues that could lead to Alexander Meisner's arrest. Investigations show that the man may be armed and keeps himself hidden in the forest areas.

The latest incidents also highlight a highlight of the topics of security and crime in the region, which continue to employ citizens and local communities.