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TV Appeal Yields Promising Tips in Killing of Eight-Year-Old Fabian

Officials say the child was slain on October 10, with the body likely set alight to hide traces.

Overview

  • Police and prosecutors report numerous calls after the Aktenzeichen XY broadcast, with Kripo Rostock describing some leads as very promising and now under review.
  • Investigators narrow the key window to October 10 between about 11:00 and 15:00 for the killing and for placing the body at the later find site.
  • Fabian’s body was discovered on October 14 at a pond near Klein Upahl about 15 kilometers from Güstrow, and a witness photo showed a nearby fire that day.
  • Detectives believe he was likely taken by an adult and transported by car from Güstrow to the pond, and they are seeking sightings of people or vehicles in that area and timeframe.
  • Prosecutors exclude a sexual offence, no arrests have been made, and hotlines to Kripo Rostock and the ZDF studio remain open for further information.