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Herdecke Mayor Iris Stalzer Sworn In Four Weeks After Knife Attack

Investigators name her 17-year-old adoptive daughter a prime suspect, with city safeguards in place to prevent conflicts of interest.

Overview

  • Stalzer took the oath in a city council session and called October 7 a “day of failure and vulnerability” in her inaugural address.
  • She said she can meet the demands of the office and pledged to devote her full energy to the role, receiving applause from council members.
  • Prosecutors confirmed an arrest warrant for dangerous bodily harm against the 17-year-old adoptive daughter and are examining possible involvement of a 15-year-old son.
  • Police say the family had previously filed mutual domestic-violence allegations, framing the case as a serious domestic incident rather than a political attack.
  • City officials report organizational steps to avoid conflicts because the mayor oversees youth services, while local FDP figures urge her to pause duties as media interest surges.