Investigations - Parents allegedly killed infant: Pre-trial detention
Following the death of an infant in Bielefeld, police are investigating the murder of a 19-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man. The couple from Bielefeld are strongly suspected of having jointly killed their child immediately after birth in November 2023, the police and public prosecutor's office said on Saturday. The two have been remanded in custody.
A homicide squad had started work after the child's death. There were indications that the infant could have been the victim of a violent crime, they said.
An autopsy is planned for Monday, according to the police. Investigators did not want to give any further details about the case on Saturday. The investigation is continuing.
Police statement
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- The parents, currently in pre-trial detention in Bielefeld, Germany, are under investigation for the murder of their child and themselves, as the public prosecutor's office has accused them of jointly committing the violent crime.
- Investigations into the fatal incident in North Rhine-Westphalia have revealed that the criminality involved extends beyond the death of the infant, as the couple is suspected of being involved in other acts of violence.
- The determination of the police and public prosecutor's office to bring the perpetrators to justice is evident in their handling of the case, as they continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses in Bielefeld and beyond.
- Following the tragic events, concerned citizens in Bielefeld and across Germany have expressed their condolences to the children who have been left orphaned as a result of this tragic incident of murder.
- The public prosecutor's office in Bielefeld has urged parents in North Rhine-Westphalia to prioritize the safety and well-being of their children, as cases of violence and criminality continue to rise in the region and beyond.
Source: www.stern.de
