Overview

• The 37-year-old man is accused of killing his 31-year-old partner and their two daughters in October 2024 using a crossbow and knife.
• The accused confessed to the murders, stating he wanted to protect his children from the world, not harm them.
• The court has ordered his temporary placement in a psychiatric hospital, citing public safety concerns and his mental health condition.
• Prosecutors argue the murders were committed with particular cruelty, an aggravating factor in the case.
• Witness testimonies are currently being heard as the trial progresses in Berlin.