Lifelong for women's murderers: Jealousy ends in bloodbath in Berlin!

Lifelong for women's murderers: Jealousy ends in bloodbath in Berlin!

Berlin-Friedrichsfelde, Deutschland - A 46-year-old was sentenced to life in terms of life at the Berlin district court for murdering his ex-partner. The verdict that was made today, July 7, 2025, has a lightly led to the brutally continuing violence against women in Germany. The presiding judge Thomas Groß spoke of "exaggerated ownership" and the most extreme humiliation. The brutal circumstances of the crime, which took place in August 2024 in front of the killed woman in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde, are terrifying: the accused stabbed the woman at least 20 times with a knife who died at the scene.

The relationship between the accused and his ex-girlfriend, who began in early 2020, was mutually mutually shaped. After a turbulent "on-off phase", the relationship ended in spring 2024, which the accused apparently could not accept. He lurked up his ex-girlfriend several times and in an incident he showed another man a video on which the killed was seen during sex. This most extreme form of humiliation finally led to the woman left her house on the day of the tattom, which led to the fatal encounter.

background to female

This case fits into a worrying trend that emerges against women in Germany. According to statistical surveys, 938 girls and women were victims of attempted or accomplished female in Germany, with 360 women lost their lives. Violence against women is increasingly perceived as a social problem, reflecting the lower patriarchal structures.

A well-known example is the fate of Hatun Sürücü, a brave German-Turkin who was murdered in Berlin in 2005 because it opposed the traditional expectations of her family. Her death triggered horror and discussions about patriarchal structures in Muslim immigrant families nationwide. These debates are still up to date, especially in the face of growing cases of "honor murder" and violence that are committed in the name of honor.

social reactions and education

A memorial stone for Hatun Sürücü is reminiscent of their history and is honored annually in Berlin. In this context, organizations such as Terre des Femmes reaffirm their educational work against forcing and for the rights of women. In 2024, several cases were documented nationwide in which women were murdered due to their decisions, which illustrates the urgency of enlightenment and legal measures. In a total of 19 incidents in 2023, in which honor was violated, 15 women were affected.

The increasing number of female and brutal circumstances that are often associated with these acts are demanding society to think about gender aspects and violence against women. Many will ask what can be done to prevent such tragedies in the future and to enable women to live safe. So far, however, there is a lot to do to ensure the safety of women and girls in Germany.