Lifelong imprisonment: brutal murder of jealousy in Cologne!

Lifelong imprisonment: brutal murder of jealousy in Cologne!

Mülheim, Deutschland - In the Mülheim district of Cologne, a drastic case of violence has found a tragic end. On Wednesday, the 11th Grand Criminal Chamber at the district court condemned a 54-year-old man for lifelong imprisonment for murder. Behind the judgment is a story that shows the extent of jealousy and control behavior in relationships. The accused had brutally attacked his 38-year-old partner after the couple separated in October 2024. He added over 26 stab and cuts that affected both the upper body as well as the belly and arms. A judicial report found that the crime was objectively cruel, especially due to the devastating sting into the abdomen of the woman.

The incident occurred in the couple's apartment, where the woman fell from the fourth floor of a kitchen window. It remains unclear whether this was a desperate attempt to escape the attack or whether it was even pushed. After a knife stab, the accused fell into his own belly and survived seriously injured with fracture injuries on legs, ribs and back. Because of his health restrictions, he is dependent on a corset.

jealousy as a dangerous motif

The court found that jealousy, a strong control and dominance behavior of the accused were the motives for the hideous act. These behavior patterns are not unusual; Violence against women is a widespread problem in Germany. In 2023, the proportion of female victim of partnership was around 79%. Again and again it turns out that such dramatic situations often arise in a personal environment, which underlines urgency to publicly discuss the topic.

The judgment of the great chamber exceeds the claims of the public prosecutor and defense, each of whom had asked for a punishment of twelve years for manslaughter. The co -action pleaded on murder because of the special cruelty of the crime. In the course of the procedure, the judge expressed the desire that the case may be remembered, as a warning for others.

The consequences for women in society

theft, attacks and murder - in Germany numerous acts of violence against women occur every day. According to Statista, around 181,000 of the approximately 256,000 victims of domestic violence are female. The “International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women” on November 25 is reminiscent of the need to raise awareness of these topics. But despite the large number of cases and a high number of unreported cases, many women are not willing to show, often due to social norms and fear of further repression. After all, around 30,200 women and children found protection against violence in emergency accommodation, but the lack of space is a serious problem.

How important it is to bring up such cases shows not least this tragic incident. The affected family was heard by the dish, but the pain and trauma remain. The 11th Grand Criminal Chamber has set a sign with the judgment - but there is still a lot to do to be able to protect women in their vulnerability.

For the current debate about violence against women, such cases are of crucial importance. They give the need for information and help offers for those affected a voice. Information on this is available on the help telephone "Violence against Women" at number 116 016, which in 2023 recorded around 86,700 contacts.

The conviction may only be one case among many for many, but it is essential that society talks about violence against women and for their rights. The story from Cologne is another sad example of how deep the problems are anchored. Even if the case is now legally concluded, the topic remains highly topical.

Rundschau online reports in detail about the process.
The southern German highlights the extremely cruel deed. Statista offers comprehensive statistics on violence against women.