Woman killed with machete in Germany; husband arrested

Horrific details have emerged following a fatal attack on a woman in Kelkheim, Germany, where she was allegedly killed by her husband with a machete. The public prosecutor's office in Frankfurt is investigating the 60-year-old Croatian national on suspicion of murder.

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at least 30 distinct stab and slash wounds in the area of the head, neck, nape and upper body

According to the prosecution, the man is accused of inflicting "at least 30 distinct stab and slash wounds" on his 58-year-old wife, who was also a Croatian citizen. The brutal assault occurred on a public street in front of numerous witnesses. The victim died at the scene. Authorities stated the motive appears to stem from "exaggerated possessiveness and jealousy, under the assumption that she was being unfaithful."

The couple had been married since 1991 but had been separated for approximately three years. The victim had reportedly taken the suspect back into their marital home at some point. The prosecution indicated that the accused did not accept his wife's desire for a divorce and had repeatedly threatened to kill her if she proceeded.

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exaggerated possessiveness and jealousy, under the assumption that she was being unfaithful

Tragically, the victim had previously refused offers of assistance from the police. The prosecution described her actions as stemming from the belief that the accused would not harm her because he still loved her. The suspect has been brought before an investigating judge at the Frankfurt District Court, who has issued an arrest warrant for suspected murder motivated by base reasons. Investigations are ongoing.

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the later killed woman rejected police assistance offers under the assumption that the accused would not do anything to her, because he still loved her