Bloody end to the marriage: Defendant sets his ex-wife in concrete in Bad Neuenahr!

Bloody end to the marriage: Defendant sets his ex-wife in concrete in Bad Neuenahr!

A shocking murder case is getting under the skin in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler: The Koblenz public prosecutor's office has brought charges against a 31-year-old man who is accused of murdering his ex-wife for treacherous and greedy motives. Loud SWR He is accused of planning the crime in advance while the couple was going through divorce proceedings, which was exacerbated by their disputes over child support and custody of their four-year-old son.

The woman had left their home and was living alternately with both parents. The defendant, who was mourning the end of his marriage, also lured his ex-wife into the house using a manipulated WhatsApp message under the pretext that there was a problem with their son. The meeting in the hallway ended with a violent attack in which the man stabbed the woman several times with a butcher knife. A failed attempt to dismember the body ultimately led to him burying it in a pit he had dug and covering it with concrete, reports SWR.

The accusation of treachery

A particularly crucial aspect in this murder case is the murder feature of treachery, which is assumed according to Section 211 of the Criminal Code when the perpetrator takes advantage of the defenselessness of his victim. Here the victim is unprepared at the most critical point and does not expect an attack on his life. The defendant is hardly impressed by his reformed behavior - while the accusation was read out, he showed no emotion and avoided looking at the co-plaintiff, the mother of the murdered woman.

Loud Lecture A murder based on treachery requires the perpetrator to consciously exploit defenselessness. This could be particularly relevant in this case, as the defendant's crime took place at a time when the woman was not expecting a violent confrontation. In such a context, the perpetrator could be held responsible for his hostile will.

First insights into the court proceedings

The trial has already begun and will continue on January 27, 2026, with the defendant then having the opportunity to make a statement. The course of the negotiations is eagerly awaited, especially given the inconsistencies in the defendant's statements that ultimately led to his confession. According to reports from the SWR He was targeted by the police after he was reported missing, which pushed the investigation forward.

The case not only raises questions about crime, but also makes it clear how intertwined emotional conflicts and legal disputes can be - tragic and sometimes incomprehensible. What happens next remains to be seen as the defendant and the survivors hope for an answer.