Overview

• The victim, a 37-year-old woman, was fatally injured in the stairwell of her Berlin-Britz apartment building on April 17, 2025.
• The suspect, her 44-year-old ex-partner, was arrested at the scene and is now in pre-trial detention following the issuance of a murder warrant.
• Prosecutors have classified the case as a femicide, alleging the suspect acted out of wounded pride and possessiveness after their separation.
• The victim had an active restraining order against the suspect until June 2025 and had previously reported him for assault, though those charges were later withdrawn.
• Four of the victim’s children were present during the incident, with two requiring hospital treatment, highlighting the broader impact of domestic violence.