Murder process in Potsdam: 23-year-old kills CDU politicians in Beelitz

Murder process in Potsdam: 23-year-old kills CDU politicians in Beelitz

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the trial against a 23-year-old defendant, which is accused of violent crime, began at the Potsdam District Court. The man is said to have cut their throats through a 24-year-old man in Beelitz healing at the beginning of this year. This crime caused a sensation in the region and beyond, especially because the victim, a citizen of active citizens in the CDU, was found in a apartment fire under tragic circumstances. The Brandenburg Interior Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) already said in January that there were no indications of political motivation behind the crime.

The process includes a total of eight defined meetings, all of which take place before the Potsdam District Court. During the first session, the prosecutor said that the 23-year-old was said to have acted in the state of "at least significantly reduced guilt". This will be crucial for the assessment of his guilt and possible punishments.

further allegations against the accused

The development of violent crime in Germany has been remarkable in recent years. According to reports from Statista , violent crimes make up less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but have a significant impact on the feeling of security of the population. The number of registered violent crimes was the highest since 2007 with around 217,000 cases and shows a worrying trend. The number of acts of violence has increased again since 2021, with younger perpetrators have also increasingly involved in these crimes. The BKA leads various risk factors such as economic uncertainties and social stress as possible causes.

The high number of acts of violence, which also include acts against rescue workers, makes it clear that violence in society is an increasing problem. In a survey in May 2024, 94% of Germans stated that violence and aggression against people from politics, police and rescue services were a major problem. In the discussion about the current murder process, these social issues come back into focus and help to understand the background of violent crime and its extensive consequences.