Shock in Güstrow: Brutal crime against 8-year-old Fabian discovered!

Shock in Güstrow: Brutal crime against 8-year-old Fabian discovered!

In Güstrow, the grief for eight-year-old Fabian, whose body was found near Klein Upahl on October 14th, is still palpable. The boy went missing on October 10, 2025, and the autopsy has now confirmed that violence was the cause of death. Since then, the police have been carrying out intensive investigations, including on October 23rd at a waste disposal company north of Güstrow. The investigators deployed wore full-body suits and carried out search measures, but the details of this have been withheld for tactical reasons. Merker reports that The search for relevant information is still in full swing.

The tragedy has left the community on edge. A memorial service was held on October 22nd to thank the community and those who helped. Hundreds of people came together, expressed their sympathy and paid tribute in the form of a memorial with candles and stuffed animals in Güstrow. The community is in a state of bewilderment and sadness over these frightening events.

Investigations and clues

Prosecutors have already acknowledged that a mistake may have been made that could cost crucial witnesses. This casts a shadow over the ongoing investigation, which currently involves several hundred teams, sniffer dogs and divers. Despite an intensive search, a suspect has so far remained unnamed and, according to reports from Nah, no arrests. Investigators advise the public to refrain from speculating on the Internet so as not to jeopardize the investigation.

The boy's last traces led to the bus station in Güstrow, but exactly how he disappeared remains unclear. Fabian's mother emphasizes that she specifically told him not to go outside until she got back, contradicting reports about the circumstances of his disappearance.

Crime statistics in context

While the investigation into the Fabian case is ongoing, the 2024 police crime statistics provide interesting insights into the general crime situation in Germany. In 2024, crime fell by 1.7% overall compared to the previous year, mainly due to partial legalization of cannabis. At the same time, however, violent crime rose 1.5% to 217,277 cases, the highest level since 2007. Also worrying is the 11.3% increase in suspected children and 3.8% in young people this year. The BKA also informs that the clearance rate has remained stable at around 58%.

The complexity of the social problems that can lead to such crimes is obvious. Güstrow currently represents a challenge that is faced not only by local communities but also by the whole of Germany. Fabian's family and friends, as well as the entire city, hope for clarification and justice in this terrible matter.