Tragedy in Gelsenkirchen: woman is murdered, husband in court!

Tragedy in Gelsenkirchen: woman is murdered, husband in court!

On March 24, 2025, the trial against a 31-year-old man begins at the Essen district court who is charged with his 20-year-old wife's murder. The investigation showed that the terrible act took place on July 12, 2024 in the woman's apartment in Gelsenkirchen. According to reports, the young woman was seriously injured with more than 20 stitches in the neck and face area, which finally led to her death. The public prosecutor's accusation that the accused had committed the crime out of a deep emotional pain because he could not accept the separation from his wife. After the crime, he fled to Belgium by car, where he was finally stopped by the police and could be arrested. n-tv reports .

The case highlights the dramatic increase in domestic violence in Germany. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, there are over 700 cases of domestic violence every day, and every other day a woman is killed on the basis of partnership. In 2023, over 256,276 victims of domestic violence were registered, which represents a significant increase in 6.5 % compared to the previous year. Almost a quarter of all violent cases in Germany can be assigned to the area of ​​domestic violence. It is tragic that 331 people lost life in 2023 due to domestic violence, more than 80 % of them were women. The Federal Government notes a clear need for action.

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The Ruhr Nachrichten information about this process that illustrates the agony of those affected.

Erfurt 2022 the man is said to have ended the relationship, but he sent his ex-partner hate emails in which he threatened to burn the house in Gelsenkirchen and take the children to Turkey. Such acts and threats testify to a deeply rooted conflict, which is often not recognized or passed on in time. In the event of a conviction, he now threatens in prison for years. The social effects of these cases are enormous and show the urgent need for support systems for the victims.

The Federal Government has announced that they are setting up new contact points for women affected by violence and checking the Violence Protection Act. It is clear that domestic violence is a serious social problem that affects many people and is often overlooked. Numerous offers of help, such as advice centers and the app "non -violent into the future", will make access to legal advice and support for those affected in the future.