The Westerwaldkreis is a district in the north-east of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Neighbouring districts are Altenkirchen, Lahn-Dill, Limburg-Weilburg, Rhein-Lahn, the district-free city Koblenz, Mayen-Koblenz and Neuwied. From Wikipedia
Recent high-profile cases, including a family murder-suicide, a machete-related death, and a murder trial, highlight escalating violence and systemic challenges.