Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Mother and Grandparents with Axe

The 28-year-old suspect faces charges of triple murder in Zwickau after allegedly attacking his family in their shared home last June.

The defendant is accused of killing his 59-year-old mother and his elderly grandparents, aged 85 and 86, with an axe in their home in Tirpersdorf, Germany.
Prosecutors allege the murders occurred in the early hours of June 3, 2024, while the victims were asleep or attempting to defend themselves.
The suspect reportedly called the police after the incident, admitting to the killings, and was arrested without resistance at the scene.
Investigators suggest the defendant may have been overwhelmed by familial and caregiving responsibilities, particularly in caring for his bedridden grandfather.
The trial, held at the Zwickau Regional Court, is scheduled for three additional sessions this month, with expert witnesses and neighbors providing testimony.