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German Teen Arrested in Lisbon Over Suspected Triple Family Killing in Cape Verde

The arrest followed a European warrant issued through cross-border coordination.

Overview

  • Portuguese police detained the 19-year-old at a Lisbon hotel on Thursday under a European arrest warrant.
  • Authorities say he is suspected of fatally stabbing his father, the father's wife, and her daughter on São Vicente during the night to Tuesday, 23 December.
  • Investigators report he left Cape Verde that day and traveled to Portugal before being located.
  • He is to appear before an examining judge who will decide on possible pre-trial detention.
  • Police say the investigation continues with cooperation among Portugal, Germany, and Cape Verde, and the motive remains unclear.