Overview

• Three family members—a 47-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and her 16-year-old son—were found dead on April 6, 2025, in Weitefeld, Westerwald.
• The 61-year-old suspect, identified as a resident of a neighboring town, is wanted on suspicion of triple murder, with an arrest warrant issued against him.
• Investigators have announced a €10,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's capture after an intensive search has yet to locate him.
• Authorities warn the suspect may be armed, and his psychological condition remains unclear, heightening public safety concerns.
• The crime involved both firearms and bladed weapons, with no immediate familial motive identified, according to initial investigations.