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Man Allegedly Kills Grandfather, Severely Injures Grandmother in Berlin

A 24-year-old man is under investigation for killing his grandfather and critically injuring his grandmother, with authorities attributing the attack to suspected mental illness.

Zwei Beamte der Spurensicherung stehen vor dem Auto der Opfer, das mit Absperrband gesichert ist.

Overview

  • An 88-year-old man died from severe head injuries allegedly inflicted by his 24-year-old grandson in Berlin-Marzahn.
  • The suspect also attacked his 84-year-old grandmother, leaving her critically injured; she is now in stable condition but has no memory of the incident.
  • Authorities believe the suspect may have been suffering from a mental illness and have requested his placement in a psychiatric hospital.
  • The investigation includes charges of manslaughter, attempted manslaughter, and grievous bodily harm, with the suspect admitting to the attack.
  • Police discovered the victims after neighbors reported the couple's improperly parked car, which led officers to their home.