Overview
- A woman remains in pre-trial detention on suspicion of murdering eight-year-old Fabian, with prosecutors stating current results justify the suspicion and the suspect staying silent.
- Defense lawyer Andreas Ohm says the arrest is based on indicia and he will review the investigation files before assessing their weight.
- Investigators believe Fabian was killed at a different location and that his body was likely burned to conceal traces; prosecutors say they know the type of weapon but are withholding details and confirm the weapon itself has not been recovered.
- Following a segment on the TV program Aktenzeichen XY, police received numerous promising tips that are being evaluated as witness interviews continue.
- A charred glove in a black plastic bag was found about 100 meters from the discovery site and was turned over to police as potential evidence.