Man on Trial for Allegedly Setting Wife on Fire in Goslar

A man faces trial for a horrific crime. His wife's death has left their family shattered, and the community seeking justice.

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2025 November 4 . 11:23 PM

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In this picture there are four men who are sitting on the bench. A woman to the left, is sitting on... — In this picture there are four men who are sitting on the bench. A woman to the left, is sitting on a chair. There is a fire inside the chimney. Paper, ball and some show pieces are kept on a wooden plank. There is a flower pot, cup on a wooden desk. There is television, chair, some lights in the background.

Did he burn his wife? - 50-year-old in court - Man on Trial for Allegedly Setting Wife on Fire in Goslar

A 50-year-old man from Goslar is currently on trial in the Braunschweig Regional Court, accused of setting his wife on fire while she slept. Despite the defendant's presumed innocence, the trial continues.

Prosecutors allege the man, driven by feelings of betrayal and malice, poured a mixture of gasoline and liquid barbecue lighter fluid on his wife. The woman was engulfed in flames and fell from their bedroom window, suffering severe burns. Their eldest son bravely extinguished the flames, but sadly, the woman later died from her injuries.

The suspect was arrested at the scene and has been in pretrial detention since the incident. The trial is ongoing, with the next hearing scheduled for Friday, November 7. A verdict is potentially expected in December.

The trial of the 50-year-old man from Goslar continues, with the defendant presumed innocent until proven guilty. The court aims to deliver a verdict by December, following the next hearing on November 7.