Berlin Father Accused of Killing Family Ordered to Psychiatric Hospital

The accused confessed to using a crossbow and knife in the killings, claiming he acted to protect his children from the world.

The trial for the October 2024 killings of a mother and her two daughters in Berlin-Marzahn continues, with the accused confessing to the crimes.
The 37-year-old defendant stated through his lawyer that he saw no way out and believed he was protecting his children from the world.
The Berlin court has ordered his temporary placement in a psychiatric hospital, citing a preliminary assessment of his mental health condition.
The prosecution has characterized the murders as particularly cruel, pointing to the use of a crossbow and knife as evidence of their brutality.
The defense argues that the accused's actions were influenced by his psychological struggles, framing the killings as a distorted attempt to shield his family.