Berlin Man Faces Trial for Attempted Murder of Sister-in-Law

The 61-year-old defendant confessed to a knife attack on his 77-year-old sister-in-law, allegedly motivated by her role in his marital separation.

The attack occurred on July 14, 2024, outside the victim's home in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, where the defendant ambushed her with a knife.
Prosecutors allege the man repeatedly stabbed the victim in the abdomen and continued attacking her as she lay on the ground, including kicking her in the head.
Passersby intervened, stopping the assault; the victim survived after emergency surgery for life-threatening injuries.
The defendant admitted to the attack in court, expressing regret and blaming the victim for encouraging his wife to leave him after incidents of domestic violence.
The trial, which began on January 23, 2025, includes five scheduled hearings, with the victim participating remotely to avoid direct confrontation with the defendant.