19-year-old kills ex-girlfriend's mother in Unkenbach - motive unclear!

19-year-old kills ex-girlfriend's mother in Unkenbach - motive unclear!

On Thursday evening, a shocking incident occurred in Unkenbach (Donnersbergkreis) that caused excitement in the local community. A 19-year-old is suspected of fatally wounding his ex-girlfriend's 55-year-old mother with multiple stab wounds. According to information from FFH The suspect went to his ex-girlfriend's house, where the tragedy began. He first attacked the woman with a kick in the back and a punch in the face before stabbing her in the upper body with a knife as she lay on the ground.

On Friday night, the police were able to arrest the suspect in Löllbach. On Friday he was brought before an investigating judge, who issued an arrest warrant for manslaughter and risk of absconding. The defendant exercised his right to remain silent while investigations into the background and motive of the attack continue. It is noticeable that the 19-year-old had already been involved in investigations because he was said to have insulted and threatened his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend in February.

Another knife crime in Fulda

The case in Unkenbach is not the only one of its kind that has shocked the population in recent days. A 23-year-old woman was stabbed to death in an arcade in Fulda on Saturday. The suspected perpetrator, a 26-year-old, was arrested directly at the crime scene. The two apparently knew each other and had a personal relationship with each other. The man stabbed the woman several times, including in the neck area, resulting in fatal injuries, it was reported Hesse show.

The fatal incidents shed a shocking light on the current situation of knife attacks in Germany. According to a study by Statista From 2022 to 2024, an increasing number of knife attacks were recorded by the police. The numbers are alarming and show that there is a serious problem in society that cannot be ignored.

A call for prevention

In light of these tragic events, it is more important than ever that society stands together to prevent violence in any form. Initiatives aimed at education and preventive measures should be given priority. It is up to all of us to raise awareness of the dangers and offer potential victims and perpetrators the necessary support.

Current developments remind us to be vigilant and sensitize us to the issue of violence in society. It remains to be hoped that such tragic incidents can be avoided in the future through ongoing investigations and ultimately through preventive measures.