Parents charged with daughter Roqia (15) because of insidious murder

Von Markus Schneiderling

Anklage gegen Eltern aus Pirmasens wegen Mordes an Tochter Roqia (15) nach grausamer Tat; Prozessbeginn in Mainz steht bevor.
Charges against parents from Pirmasens for murder to daughter Roqia (15) after cruel deed; The start of the process in Mainz is imminent. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

The indictment against Hassan (40) and Maryam M. (34) caused headlines in Rhineland-Palatinate due to murder on their 15-year-old daughter Roqia. According to the information from Image happened half a year ago. Roqia was found dead on the banks of the Rhine in Worms after it was stunned and choked in a helpless state.

The public prosecutor's office Mainz brings the parents together, insidious murder. On June 15, 2024, the mother of her daughter is said to have given two tablets of an opioid medication, which Roqia put in a defenseless state. Furthermore, the parents drove with their daughter to Worms-Rheindürkheim, where they gave her further medication.

cause of death and investigation

Roqia finally died by drowning, combined with violence against her neck. The autopsy resulted in clear signs of violence, including bleeding on the neck muscles and bruises on the upper body, the arms and legs. According to the information from Tagesschau shows that the parents were dissatisfied with the lifestyle of Roqia and this as a threat considered for family life.

The public prosecutor's office did not identify religious or cultural backgrounds as the main motive. Rather, it can be assumed that the parents did not agree with the development of their daughter. The father, who appeared before this incident for violence against his wife, is referred to by the mother himself as a suspected perpetrator. This reported to the police after the crime and announced that her husband had choked Roqia.

legal situation and social context

The two defendants are currently in custody, while the Mainz district court will decide on the start of the trial. The case not only raises questions about family structures and dynamics of violence, but is also in the context of increasing violent crime in Germany. BMI about an increase in violent crime by 8.6 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year.

The publication of police crime statistics illustrates that the increase in cases in which the suspect of non -German origin is particularly worrying. This increases the discussions about integration questions and social security. The brutal circumstances that led to the Death of Roqia also highlight the topic of child abuse and parental violence, which requires urgent attention.

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