Manhunt Intensifies for Suspect in Triple Family Murder in Germany
Police deploy specialized units and helicopters as they pursue a 61-year-old fugitive with a violent criminal history following the brutal killings in Weitefeld im Westerwald.
- A 47-year-old woman, her 44-year-old husband, and their 16-year-old son were found murdered in their home on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025.
- The suspect, a 61-year-old man from a neighboring town, has a history of violence, including convictions for attempted manslaughter and threats against his former wife.
- An arrest warrant for triple murder has been issued, and the suspect has been on the run since the time of the killings.
- Authorities have confirmed that both firearms and stabbing weapons were used in the attack, with autopsies planned to provide further details.
- Over 200 tips have been received as police intensify their search, deploying specialized units, helicopters, and protective equipment to locate the fugitive.
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Augsburger Allgemeine 