Bloody dispute over plumbing work: stepmother stabbed to death in Munich!

Bloody dispute over plumbing work: stepmother stabbed to death in Munich!

Munich is under the spell of a tragic family drama. In a house on Nymphenburger Weg there was an argument between a 24-year-old plumber and his 76-year-old stepmother, which led to a fatal incident. According to information from sueddeutsche.de The dispute over plumbing work and its payment was not the first conflict between the two. During the heated discussion that took place in the kitchen, the perpetrator grabbed a kitchen knife and fatally injured the woman.

The perpetrator's father, who is 78 years old, tried to intervene in the argument. He suffered a head wound. In a moment of panic, he fled the apartment and contacted police at 4:23 p.m. When the emergency services arrived, they found the 76-year-old with numerous stab wounds in her upper body. Despite immediate medical help and resuscitation, she could no longer be saved in the clinic an hour later.

The alleged perpetrator and the investigation

The 24-year-old plumber was arrested on the spot. It quickly became clear that there was neither alcohol nor drugs in his blood. In addition, there is no known evidence of any mental illness on the part of the perpetrator, and he had not previously had any prior reports of any kind to the police.

The public prosecutor's office is investigating the offense of manslaughter, although no signs of murder were identified. The alleged perpetrator is currently in custody. The family, including the father, are being cared for by a crisis intervention team as they deal with the shock of this horrific incident.

The shadows of domestic violence

This family drama also sheds light on the issue of domestic violence, which has reached worrying levels in recent years. According to a survey by the Federal Criminal Police Office, many women and men became victims of domestic violence between 2018 and 2023. What is particularly tragic is that family relationships are often involved in such violent situations. Statistics show that the number of those affected is increasing every year - a fact that should give society pause.

Another scandalous piece in Munich's criminal history occurred in Schwabing. A 76-year-old doctor was found dead in her apartment. The body was discovered by a cleaning lady on Monday afternoon. Suicide was initially considered a possibility, but an autopsy confirmed the cause of death was “blunt force to the neck,” although strangulation was not ruled out. In this case, a 23-year-old grandson of the victim is a suspect, according to abendzeitung-muenchen.de is in custody. There is currently no known motive for this cruel act, and investigations into the family's surroundings are underway to clarify further background information.

The events in Munich are a shocking reminder that violent conflicts within families not only have destructive effects, but also leave lasting sadness and shock for those affected and the community.