Deadly knife attack in Munich: stepson arrested as a suspect

Deadly knife attack in Munich: stepson arrested as a suspect

in Munich, in the Nymphenburg district, there was a fatal knife attack on a 76-year-old woman. The alleged perpetrator, a 24-year-old stepson of the victim, kept the investigators in suspense. On Sunday afternoon, the woman's 78-year-old husband chose the emergency call and reported that his son had attacked and injured his wife with a knife.

The husband tried to intervene during the dispute, but was injured himself. The seriously injured woman was taken to the hospital, but succumbed to her injuries an hour after the act in the emergency room. The police were able to arrest the 24-year-old in the apartment. So far there is no reliable information about his motif.

frequent conflicts in the family group

as investigations showed, there were often disputes between the son and his stepmother. On Sunday, the day of the crime, it was about the quality of craftsman services. The 24-year-old is the birth son of the 78-year-old; The 76-year-old was not his birth mother. So far, the alleged perpetrator has not been known to the police and no drugs or alcohol in his blood have been proven. There are also no indications of mental illnesses or disorders. The public prosecutor has applied for an arrest warrant for suspected homicide, while the investigation is still underway.

The problem of domestic violence has accepted alarming proportions in Germany. Violence against women is widespread, often it occurs in a personal or family environment. In 2023, around 181,000 women were victims of domestic violence, which corresponds to 71% of the approximately 256,000 cases. However, the number of unreported cases is high because many deeds are not recorded by the police.

the reality of domestic violence

domestic violence, which is considered particularly traumatizing, encompasses physical and psychological assault and often affects women. Only about 26,000 of the cases were discussed in the media or the public, although a high degree of shame and debt accusations prevent many affected people from looking for help. It is estimated that a large part of the victims do not dare to file a complaint for these reasons.

The help phone for women, which can be reached under 116 016, has been offering support since 2013 and has recorded around 86,700 contacts and around 59,000 consultations in 2023. For women in need of protection, there are 378 women's shelters available, but they are often overloaded and have to reject many women due to lack of space.

The current events in Munich are a terrifying example of the daily reality of violence in a family environment and illustrate the need to sensitize the public to the topic and to expand help. The investigation into this case continues, while the family members concerned are confronted with the terrible consequences of the crime.