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Husband stabs wife: tragedy of honor in our city!
On April 19, 2025, a 44-year-old Syrian killed his wife and turned himself in to the police. Investigations into honor motives are ongoing.
Husband stabs wife: tragedy of honor in our city!
Early on April 19, 2025, the police received an emergency call at 8:30 a.m., which led to a tragic incident. A 43-year-old woman was found dead in a residential area, who, according to initial investigations, died “as a result of multiple stab wounds”. The suspect, a 44-year-old Syrian, turned himself in to the police after the incident and is now being treated as the main suspect in this murder case. The deceased's husband was temporarily arrested while he himself had to undergo emergency surgery in hospital with a serious stab wound. Express reports that investigators from the “Gray” homicide squad suspect that the man inflicted the stab wound on himself.
The matter casts a worrying shadow over the issue of honor power. A similar case occurred in December 2023 in Bremen-Walle, where a 24-year-old Somali stabbed his sister. These incidents show a disturbing trend towards honor killings, with patriarchy and ancient traditions often cited as the reason for such horrific acts of violence. How bpb documented, such acts are often considered necessary to protect family honor.
Cultural contexts and backgrounds
Honor violence, including honor killings, is often limited to specific ethnic or religious groups, but is a global phenomenon. Women and girls are seen as guardians of family honor and are often under immense pressure to conform to patriarchal norms. This violence can take various forms, from domestic violence to forced marriage practices. What is particularly alarming is that women with a migrant background in particular are often the focus of such violence and suffer the consequences, including suicidality and emotional stress.
The murder of the 43-year-old woman could therefore be related to a deep-rooted belief that personal decisions have not only individual but also collective consequences for the family. Such acts are not just isolated cases, but part of a larger, worrying pattern that requires protective measures and a sensitive social discussion.
Police crime statistics have not yet made a comprehensive record of honor killings and honor violence. This makes it difficult to understand the extent of this violence and to develop appropriate measures. Education and support initiatives must be strengthened to show affected people ways to escape from such situations and to make offers of help more accessible.