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Woman Killed in Machete Attack in Kelkheim

Prosecutors say the victim's husband is held on suspicion of murder and the case has prompted a large public remembrance that underscored community shock.

Overview

  • The attack occurred Tuesday evening in Kelkheim's city centre and left a 58-year-old woman dead at the scene, prosecutors said.
  • Officials say the victim suffered at least 30 distinct stab and cut wounds to the head, neck and upper body, according to the public prosecutor's office.
  • A 60-year-old Croatian man identified by prosecutors as the victim's husband was placed in pretrial custody on suspicion of murder.
  • About 400 people attended a city-organized remembrance where the mayor, local deputies, clergy and emergency responders spoke and donations were collected.
  • The case remains under pretrial investigation with forensic work ongoing and further public vigils and events planned in the coming days.