Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Killing Wife with 82 Knife Stabs

A Hamburg court convicted the 77-year-old of manslaughter, citing diminished responsibility due to mental health issues at the time of the attack.

The man fatally stabbed his wife at least 82 times in the summer of 2024 following a late-night argument at their home in Hamburg.
The court found him guilty of manslaughter rather than murder, as his mental state, including depression and acute stress, reduced his culpability.
The couple had been married for nearly 40 years and were described as having a harmonious relationship until the husband's mental health declined after retirement.
The 77-year-old confessed to the crime, expressed remorse, and apologized to his daughters during the trial.
The presiding judge acknowledged the emotional difficulty of the case, emphasizing the challenge of judging a lifetime based on one tragic event.