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Fabian murder case: Suspects in custody - tragic end to a fate
In the case of eight-year-old Fabian, a murder suspect is in custody. Further details about the investigation and background.
Fabian murder case: Suspects in custody - tragic end to a fate
In the case of the missing eight-year-old Fabian from Güstrow, the police have announced a significant twist. The murder suspect was taken into custody after an arrest warrant was issued by the Rostock district court. This was confirmed by public prosecutor Harald Nowack. The suspect, whose identity will not be published for tactical reasons, has not yet provided any information on the matter. Her relationship with Fabian also remains unknown.
Fabian disappeared on October 10, 2025, and his body was found just four days later. The criminal police assume that the boy was killed on the day he disappeared. The place where his body was found was Klein Upahl. According to their own statements, the police derived the reasons for their suspicion from a combination of the evidence collected so far.
Background on murder statistics in Germany
Attention to this case comes against the backdrop of a falling murder rate in Germany, where a total of 285 people were murdered in 2024. This represents a decrease of 14 cases compared to the previous year. The murder rate was 0.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which is relatively low internationally. Compared to the early 2000s, when murders reached almost 500 per year, there is a clear trend of decline.
According to Section 211 of the German Criminal Code, murder is the most serious crime and is punished with life imprisonment unless special circumstances such as juvenile criminal law or the perpetrator's incompetence apply. The high rate of solving murder cases, with around 98 percent of all completed murders and around 93 percent of all attempted murders being solved, strengthens trust in the investigating authorities.
However, the circumstances and speculation surrounding Fabian's death raise questions that go beyond the statistics. The impression of a constant danger to life and limb is not supported by the sober figures, but individual cases like this can cause considerable fear among the population. Such a crime not only leaves relatives with significant grief, but also affects the sense of security in the community. Small newspaper and Statista offer further insights into the current situation and the legal framework in connection with murder in Germany.