Crime - Woman probably killed in Weingarten - suspect arrested
In Weingarten, in the Kreis Karlsruhe, a woman is suspected to have fallen victim to a homicide. A suspect was arrested by authorities in the 10,000-inhabitant community on Tuesday morning, as police and the prosecutor's office announced.
Police found the woman, who was likely a victim of a homicide, in a residence in Weingarten during the night on Tuesday. Someone from the vicinity of the house had heard the alarm call shortly after midnight, according to a police spokesperson. The police began an intensive search in the night and even deployed a police helicopter.
Victim and suspect were acquainted
The suspect is a 25-year-old man from Montenegro. It was relatively clear that the victim and the suspect knew each other personally, according to a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office. The suspect was reportedly arrested near the residence and had hidden in a shed-like structure, according to a police spokesperson. It remains to be determined whether he will be presented to a magistrate judge on Tuesday or on Wednesday.
The allegedly murdered woman is older than the suspect, the police spokesperson said. The police did not provide further details about the woman's identity initially. Exact details about the relationship between the suspect and the woman, as well as the possible cause of death and motive, were not disclosed by the police initially due to investigative tactical reasons.
Press release
The large-scale operation involving the suspect, suspected of homicide, was a collaborative effort between the police and the public prosecutor's office in Germany. The news of the suspected crime sparked concerns in the surrounding vineyards and communities, including Karlsruhe and Baden-Württemberg.
During the intense search for the suspect, the police also had to assure public safety, specifically during bathing hours at local beaches, to ensure the safety of the general public. The emergency services were put on high alert, preparing for any potential escalations or unforeseen incidents.
