Family drama in Munich: 24-year-old stabs stepmother in a dispute!

Family drama in Munich: 24-year-old stabs stepmother in a dispute!

Nymphenburg, Deutschland - In a shattering family drama, a fatal knife attack occurred in Munich-Nymphenburg on June 8, 2025. A 76-year-old woman was the victim of an attack by her 24-year-old stepson. As stern.de , the police were informed about 4:25 pm. The husband's husband, 78 years old, had chosen the emergency call after trying to help his wife and was injured himself.

The emergency services met in the apartment for the seriously injured woman, who had several stab wounds. Despite all the efforts of the rescue workers, she died in the hospital one hour after the crime. The alleged perpetrator, whose motive for the attack is still unclear, was still in the apartment when the police arrived and was arrested directly.

background and relationship between the perpetrator and victim

The 24-year-old is the birth son of the 78-year-old husband, but not the bodily son of the victims. Disputes between the alleged perpetrator and his stepmother are not new; In the evening of the attack, they discussed the quality of craftsman services, which led to escalation. According to merkur.de there were previously frequent arguments between the two who were known in the neighborhood.

The investigation is conducted by Commissioner 11 of the Munich criminal police. The first results show that the 24-year-old was not known to the police before this incident. There are no evidence of alcohol or drugs in the perpetrator's blood, and indications of mental illnesses have not yet been found. The public prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant for suspected homicide.

violent crime in Germany in the trend

Such incidents are alarming, especially in the context of increasing violent crime. According to Statista , violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes in Germany, but significantly influence the security feeling of the population. Around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024, the highest number since 2007. This raises questions about which social and economic factors can lead to such violent attacks.

The constant problems of outbreaks of violence require that not only the perpetrators, but also the background of such acts are considered more closely. In this specific case, it remains to be seen how the investigation continues and whether the motives of the attack can be clarified. Family dramas and the associated conflicts seem to be a recurring topic that concerns society.