Trial Begins for Suspect in Berlin Femicide Case

The prosecution alleges the 46-year-old suspect fatally stabbed his ex-partner out of jealousy and possessiveness, marking the case as a femicide.

The trial of a 46-year-old Turkish national accused of fatally stabbing his ex-partner began today in Berlin.
The attack took place on August 30, 2024, in the hallway of the victim's Berlin-Friedrichsfelde apartment building.
Prosecutors classify the case as a femicide, claiming the suspect acted out of jealousy and possessiveness after the victim ended their relationship.
The victim, a 28-year-old woman, suffered multiple stab wounds and died shortly after being hospitalized.
The trial is scheduled to span eleven sessions, during which evidence and testimonies will address the suspect's culpability and intent.