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Horrible crime in Dorsten: mother and child brutally murdered!
Violent death of a mother and her daughter in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia: 16-year-old suspected, investigations are ongoing.
Horrible crime in Dorsten: mother and child brutally murdered!
In a shocking act of violence, a 32-year-old woman and her 19-month-old daughter were found dead in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tragic discovery was made by a passerby who noticed the bodies on a forest path on Sunday morning. At first she thought the woman was sleeping, but it quickly became clear that this was a murderous crime. The suspected perpetrator, a 16-year-old, turned himself in to the emergency services on Sunday evening and admitted his involvement. The investigation shows that both the victims and the suspect originally come from Ukraine and live in Dorsten, as Zeit.de reports.
Police found the toddler's body in nearby bushes. The exact cause of death remains unclear; However, an autopsy confirmed the violence that resulted in death. The investigation into the exact cause of the murder and whether the 16-year-old is actually the perpetrator is in full swing. The suspect is scheduled to be questioned on Monday to obtain further information about the background to the crime. The relationships between the young man and the victims are so far unclear, and there are currently no indications of possible accomplices, as Esslinger Zeitung explains.
Violent crime in Germany in focus
Unfortunately, such violent crimes are not isolated. According to statistics, violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police in Germany, but they have a noticeable impact on citizens' sense of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024 - the highest number since 2007. This represents an increase compared to the low points during the corona pandemic in 2021, when only around 165,000 cases were documented. Currently, the number of violent crimes is almost a third above this low, which is not only due to social tensions and economic insecurities, but also to the increase in young suspects, as Statista points out.
A study by the BKA suggests that the psychological stress caused by the pandemic and the associated restrictions are also contributing to the increase in violent crimes. The situation is complex, and the increasing number of juvenile perpetrators - which was still below 30% in 2021 - is a cause for concern.
Many people mourn the broken lives of an orphan and his mother in the Dorsten case. While the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what results the interrogations will bring and what lessons can be learned from this horrific act. The incident has also reignited discussion about ongoing violent crime in Germany and raised awareness of public safety challenges.