Man Detained for Setting Wife on Fire in Gera Tram

The 46-year-old suspect faces attempted murder charges as investigations focus on a relationship-based motive.

A 46-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire in a tram in Gera on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
The suspect, identified as the victim's husband and also 46, turned himself in on Monday and has been placed in pre-trial detention following a court order.
Authorities have filed formal charges of attempted murder against the suspect, citing early indications of a relationship-based motive for the attack.
The victim was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment, but no updates on her current condition have been provided by officials.
The incident has reignited public attention on femicides and violence against women, intensifying calls for systemic action to address gender-based violence.