Overview
- Fabian’s mother took the stand Thursday at the Landgericht Rostock, opening a day focused on testimony from both parents.
- Prosecutors allege the father’s ex-girlfriend lured the 8-year-old from home, drove him about 15 kilometers to a pond near Klein Upahl, stabbed him at least six times, and later tried to burn the body.
- The state says the motive stems from the breakup with the boy’s father and possible money worries, arguing she hoped the killing would remove a barrier to restarting the relationship.
- The 30-year-old defendant, identified in reports as Gina H., has been in custody since November 7, 2025, has so far stayed silent, and faces a trial set for 17 days with more than 60 witnesses.
- Defense lawyers flagged a potentially surprising statement from the father, and media describe the proceedings as a circumstantial case with no confession, no eyewitness, and no publicly identified murder weapon.