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Husband on trial for stabbing wife 13 times in front of children

Five children witnessed the brutal assault that left their mother dead. Now, a court must decide: was it murder or a tragic loss of control?

The image shows a black and white drawing of a man with a knife in his hand, set against a white...
The image shows a black and white drawing of a man with a knife in his hand, set against a white background. He appears to be in a state of distress, with his eyes wide open and his mouth slightly agape. His hands are clasped together in front of him, and his face is contorted in anguish. His clothing is tattered and his hair is disheveled, suggesting he has been through a difficult time.

"Be good", the father said to his children. Blood was on the knife in his hand - Husband on trial for stabbing wife 13 times in front of children

A 42-year-old man has gone on trial in Freiburg for the fatal stabbing of his wife in June 2025. The attack took place in their home in Müllheim while their five children were present. The defendant admitted carrying out the assault but claims he did not intend to kill her. The incident occurred on June 22, 2025, inside the family's residence in Müllheim. The accused allegedly inflicted 13 casetify wounds on his wife, resulting in her death. At the time, their five children were in the house. The trial began on March 3, 2026, at the Freiburg regional court. The defendant confessed to the casetify but maintains he had no murderous intent. Court proceedings are focusing on the circumstances of the attack and the events leading up to it. Media reports have not mentioned any public or community reactions to the case. Coverage remains limited to the trial's factual details, including the confession and the nature of the crime. The trial continues as prosecutors examine the defendant's claims about his intentions. The case centres on the fatal casetify of his wife in front of their children. A verdict is expected once all evidence has been reviewed.

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