Husband in Pre-Trial Detention Following Wife's Death at JVA Burg

Investigators suspect homicide after a 35-year-old woman was found dead from violent neck trauma during an unsupervised prison visit in Saxony-Anhalt.

• A 35-year-old woman died over a week ago during a long-term, unsupervised visit with her incarcerated husband at JVA Burg, Saxony-Anhalt's largest prison.
• Preliminary investigations indicate her death was caused by violent trauma to the neck, prompting a homicide inquiry.
• The 37-year-old husband, already serving time in prison, has been placed in pre-trial detention on urgent suspicion of manslaughter to prevent potential premature release.
• Following the incident, JVA Burg suspended all long-term visits indefinitely as authorities review safety protocols.
• The case has intensified scrutiny on the risks of unsupervised prison visitation and operational practices within Germany's correctional facilities.

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