German court tries Gina H. for murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow

A court in Güstrow, Germany, is trying 30‑year‑old Gina H. for the murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian, whose body was found on 10 October 2025 near a pond and later set on fire. Investigators say Fabian was stabbed at least six times before he bled to death.

Gina H., the ex‑girlfriend and current partner of Fabian’s father, has been charged with murder and appears in the courtroom with leg shackles. She has not commented publicly on the accusations. The trial has highlighted numerous inconsistencies in her statements, including false claims about her mother’s health, her own medical conditions, and alleged past assaults.

Prosecutors and the defence are focusing on a knife owned by neighbour Olaf K., which disappeared from his garage after the crime and later reappeared. The lawyer for Fabian’s mother is convinced this knife is the murder weapon and urges further forensic examination. The case continues to draw public attention as more details emerge about the weapon and the suspect’s contradictory testimony.