Afghan man stabs jogger: murder trial in Stuttgart begins on Monday!

Afghan man stabs jogger: murder trial in Stuttgart begins on Monday!

The murder trial against the 25-year-old Afghan Ramin F. began on May 14, 2025 at the regional court in Stuttgart. The prosecution accuses him of killing a jogger, 30-year-old French software developer Fabrice D., on November 15th. The tragedy occurred when Ramin F. was thrown out of his asylum home and, out of frustration, he initially claimed the jogger's life. Fabrice D. was injured in the heart with a 17-centimeter long knife and bled to death on the street.

Ramin F., who came to Germany in 2022, had previously drawn attention to himself through aggressive behavior. A week before the crime, he had threatened a caretaker with deadly words: “I will kill you all!” After the murder, the perpetrator fled into an adjacent forest, where he was caught by the police an hour later. He caused a stir in court by refusing to sit next to a woman, which resulted in the interpreter assigned to him having to leave.

Crime statistics and migration

In order to classify the crime and similar incidents, it is important to look at current statistics on migration and crime. According to the police crime statistics (PKS) for 2024, foreign suspects are overrepresented. A total of 2,184,834 suspects were registered, 41.8% of whom were foreign nationals. Nevertheless, statistics show that migration to Germany has not fundamentally increased the crime rate in the last 20 years. Between 2005 and 2019, the number of crimes without violations of immigration law fell by 16%.

A significant proportion of foreign suspects do not have a permanent residence in Germany, and demographic factors such as age and gender play a role. Migrants are often younger men, and extensive reporting on foreign suspects can contribute to their overrepresentation in statistics. This is also reinforced by difficult living conditions and personal experiences of violence, which increase the risk of crime. A significant proportion of suspected immigrants are under 30 years old, with over three quarters being male.

Socioeconomic backgrounds

Crime among refugees and migrants is often influenced by their living conditions. Difficulties in integration, training and access to the labor market can lead to an increased risk of crime. Violent crimes are more common among non-Germans, particularly in shared accommodation. However, the total number of crimes registered by the police has not increased significantly in recent years. Reports of foreign suspects often become prevalent, creating the impression of increased crime among migrants.

In summary, the current debate about migration and crime shows that only a small proportion of migrants commit crimes, but overall they appear more frequently in crime statistics. The proportion of foreigners among suspected persons fluctuates and is often closely linked to immigration processes and the associated challenges and burdens. In view of these factors, it is crucial to take a differentiated view of the topic, as highlighted by [mediendienst-integration.de](https://mediendienst-integration.de/artikel/migration-und- criminalitaet.html) and bpb.de.