Deadly argument in the Harz: Ms. Freund strangles after accident!
Deadly argument in the Harz: Ms. Freund strangles after accident!
In the past few weeks, numerous tragic incidents have occurred in Germany where violence in partnerships focuses on. A terrifying example comes from the Harz, where a driver is suspected of having killed his partner. As MDR , the 30-year-old woman in Northeim was haunted in Northeim on the night of Monday. The fatal dispute is said to have originated at a celebration. The exact circumstances of the argument are currently still unclear and it is determined whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
The man's subsequent accident did not long for long. On Monday morning at around five o'clock he crashed between Hasselfelde and Trautenstein in the Oberharz, without other vehicles being involved in the incident. Despite the dramatic events, many people have difficulty dealing with the fact that such violent acts are common in relationships. Statistics show that violence against women in Germany is widespread and mostly occurs in a personal environment.
another shocking example
The defendant is said to have threatened the woman with a shotgun revolver, attacked her with a rubber hammer and finally strangled with a bathrobe belt. After the crime, he tried to destroy evidence and then caused a serious traffic accident in which he himself suffered serious injuries. To date, he has not commented on the act and is in custody. The investigation shows that violence in relationships has many facets and is often shaped by a vicious circle of control and escalation.
The sad reality of violence against women
Statistically speaking, the situation is alarming. In 2023, around 71% of the 256,000 victims of domestic violence were women in Germany. The connection between gender -specific violence and relationships becomes particularly clear. According to Statista there were a total of 938 documented female and attempts in 2023. This shows that the danger for women in Germany, especially in relationships, is still worryingly high. The inhibition threshold of looking for help often remains low due to shame and fear of social ostracism.Society faces the challenge of taking preventive measures and raising awareness of violence against women. Aid offers such as the help telephone "Violence against women" are important contact points, but are often overwhelmed. In 2023, around 86,700 women looked for help and supported support.
The moving examples from Northeim and Wendeburg show that violence in partnerships is a serious and omnipresent problem that not only affects those affected themselves, but also challenges the entire society. It is high time that we stand together as a society and no longer accept such acts.
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