19-year-old man suspected of killing girlfriend before dying himself in Hohen Neuendorf
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police in Hohen Neuendorf, north of Berlin, are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman found in her boyfriend's apartment.
- An autopsy revealed the woman died from "sharp force" trauma.
- Her 19-year-old boyfriend was found fatally injured at a train crossing and is believed to have died by suicide after allegedly killing his girlfriend.
German police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman in Hohen Neuendorf, north of Berlin, who was found in her boyfriend's apartment. Authorities suspect her boyfriend, also 19, is responsible for her death.
An autopsy determined that the young woman died from injuries inflicted by "sharp force." The investigation suggests that the boyfriend allegedly killed his girlfriend before taking his own life. He was found fatally injured at a train crossing in Schรถnflieร on Wednesday afternoon.
Police stated that initial findings point towards suicide for the young man. "No indications of a third party's involvement in the homicide have emerged from the autopsies," a police spokesperson confirmed. Further details were not immediately released by the authorities.
The homicide unit, in collaboration with the Neuruppin public prosecutor's office, continues to lead the investigation into the tragic incident.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.