Shock in Güstrow: Eight-year-old Fabian identified as a victim of violence!

Shock in Güstrow: Eight-year-old Fabian identified as a victim of violence!

On October 25, 2025, a gruesome discovery was made near Güstrow: the body of eight-year-old Fabian. This tragic turn came after his ex-girlfriend found the lifeless body while walking in the woods with a friend and her dogs. The connection between Fabian and his ex-girlfriend was close, as she had been part of his family for four years before they separated in August.

Forensic medicine confirmed through a DNA analysis that only Fabian could actually be among the remains found, as the Rostock public prosecutor's office confirmed. This terrible news shocked the Güstrow community. Many mourned the loss of the little boy who was reported missing on October 10, 2025 after he failed to return at the appointed time. The police had searched for him in the previous days without success.

Investigation and autopsy

After the body was found, it quickly became clear that this was a violent crime. This information was supported by the preliminary autopsy report, which is intended to provide investigators with further clues. While the area surrounding the site was thoroughly searched, the Rostock public prosecutor's office stated that no specific suspects had been identified so far.

Fabian's ex-girlfriend, who found the body, emphasized that Fabian was like her own child and expressed her complete cooperation with the investigation. She was questioned both at the scene and at the police station, but there is no suspicion against her. The police also warned against rumors and speculation circulating on the Internet.

The search for Fabian

Fabian, who reported health problems on the day of his disappearance, probably wanted to go to his father, investigators found. The search for clues began at the Güstrow bus station, where the dog handlers finally picked up the scent of a little boy, but it quickly stopped. Various surrounding lakes were searched, and although cadaver dogs arrived at the island lake, they came up empty.

There was great sympathy among the Güstrow population. At a service that evening, hundreds showed their condolences and laid candles and stuffed animals in front of St. Mary's Church. This form of grief management reflects the shock and dismay of the community.

Social dimension

Fabian's fate draws attention to a higher problem. According to a study by the TU Dortmund Research Association, the number of children under 15 who died due to violence has decreased by almost two thirds in the last 30 years. However, there are still relentless cases that raise not only concern but also profound questions about child safety. The police crime statistics for 2022 show 146 children under the age of 14 as victims of homicide, making this a serious problem. Therefore, the hope remains that the investigation into the Fabian case will help shed light on this darkness and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The ongoing investigation into little Fabian's case should not only provide clarity, but also help to promote the safe growth of children in our society. The Güstrow community remains looking for answers and hopes that the truth will soon come to light.

For further information on the background and ongoing investigations, you can read the reporting on Mercury and Berlin newspaper read and take a closer look at the topic of violence against children Research network TU Dortmund deal with.