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Mysterious case: What happened to 12-year-old Ronny P. from Brandenburg?
On July 13th, 2025 we remember the missing Ronny P. from Brandenburg an der Havel, whose cruel fate made headlines in the summer of 1992.
Mysterious case: What happened to 12-year-old Ronny P. from Brandenburg?
On July 22, 1992, the then 12-year-old Ronny P. from Brandenburg an der Havel set off to visit friends, without having any idea that this would be the last day of his life. He said goodbye to his parents and planned to come home in the evening. But after an uncertain period of time, Ronny disappeared. Days of searches were unsuccessful and fears of the worst increased.
The cruel breakthrough came on August 3, 1992. A murder squad found the missing boy in a garden colony, dismembered and buried. This terrible discovery made not only the investigators but also the entire nation sit up and take notice. An investigator from back then is interviewed in a film by Gabriele Denecke and describes how they managed to convict Ronny P.'s murderer. The boy's parents share their memories of the terrible days of the summer of '92 and the lasting impact of this trauma on their family and society.
Context on child murder victims
The fates of children like Ronny P. are not just isolated cases, but reflect a disturbing phenomenon. According to a current study by the Federal Criminal Police Office, published on April 2, 2025, the number of underage murder victims recorded by the police in Germany between 2014 and 2024 is significant. This investigation shows the sad reality that, during such a period, many children under the age of 18 have lost their lives due to violence. Statista provides a comprehensive data overview on this topic, which was made available on July 13, 2025, and illustrates the scale of this problem.
The brutal crimes against young people provoke a broad social discussion about safety, prevention and how to deal with perpetrators. Such tragedies leave not only physical scars, but also emotional devastation that can last for generations. Unfortunately, Ronny P.'s case is just one of many.
For those interested, the film that sheds light on this cruel story will be broadcast on the program “Perpetrators – Victims – Police Extra”. Further details can be found on the TV Spielfilm website, where the format is presented in detail.
The fate of Ronny P. and the results of the crime statistics are warning examples of the need for constant vigilance and a collective awareness of the safety of our children. Public dialogue sparked by such sad events could one day help ensure that fewer parents have to endure similar horrific experiences.
Further information about the show and the film can be found at TV feature film. For a more in-depth look at studies on underage murder victims, please visit Statista. The case of Ronny P. remains not only a dark chapter in criminal history, but also a call to all of us to pay close attention to our children and stand up for their safety.