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Man charged in Germany after fatal stabbing of 13-year-old son
A 40-year-old man has been charged with murder in Witten, Germany, after stabbing his wife, daughter, and 13-year-old son, resulting in the son's death. He remains in custody.
Family Tragedy in Witten
A man has been charged in the western German city of Witten after fatally stabbing his 13-year-old son. Prosecutors confirmed on Sunday that the man also stabbed his wife and daughter. A judge at the district court in nearby Bochum issued an arrest warrant on suspicion of murder, and the suspect has been remanded in custody.
Investigation Underway
The 40-year-old German national was detained on Saturday. A spokesman for the public prosecutor’s office stated that the suspect has not yet made a statement. Police reported that an argument preceded the violent incident, and investigations are ongoing.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-29)*
