The Florian G.: Why did a soldier become a multiple murderer?

The Florian G.: Why did a soldier become a multiple murderer?

Scheeßel, Deutschland - On March 1, 2024, a multiple murder in Scheeßel shook the public. The Bundeswehr soldier Florian G. killed four people, including a three -year -old child. This happened in a night that was shaped by dramatic circumstances. One of the victims was the best friend of his wife, Juliane G., according to the podcast of Tagesschau In the current process, it is examined to do so why Florian G. became a murderer and whether this cruel incident may have been prevented.

The dramatic events culminated on the night of the crime when Florian G. received a WhatsApp message from his wife around 4 a.m.: "What did you do?". During this time he had already shot five people, including his wife's new partner, his mother, the best friend and daughter. These deeds were carried out with a weapon that Florian G. legally had. According to NDR The soldier acted after what he had previously learned in a course for the house.

background and legal aspects

In Germany there is a growing debate about dealing with weapons. According to a current publication of the Federal Administration Office , the numbers of private weapons owners have dropped slightly in the past few months. On March 31, 2025, a total of 931,395 private weapon ownership cards were registered. This is in contrast to the 934.211 in December 2024. In addition, there was an increase in weapons law permits to 3,005,312.

The act of Florian G. and the previous threat to his wife make it clear how complex the topic of security and protection is potential victims. The case shows both the dangers of legal gun ownership as well as the challenges in front of which the legal system faces to prevent such tragedies in the future.