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Gina H. murder trial: Evidence and expert testimony

Overview

The murder trial of 30-year-old Gina H. at the Landgericht Rostock is approaching its conclusion. H. continues to deny the accusation that she killed eight-year-old Fabian on 10 October 2025, maintaining that she did not lure him from his home or kill him near Klein Upahl.

Recent evidence has intensified scrutiny of the defendant. Wiretapped telephone conversations from October 2026 were presented in court, including a call where H. discussed the investigation and made remarks regarding the number of stab wounds. While the indictment states the child suffered at least six serious wounds to the chest, H. suggested there might have been seven or eight.

On 8 October 2026, forensic expert Peter Keiper testified regarding H.’s mental state. Keiper stated that while the defendant suffers from a learning disability and borderline personality disorder, these conditions were not severe enough to impair her ability to control her actions. He concluded she was capable of understanding the wrongfulness of the act to a “full extent,” noting psychopathic tendencies and behavior that was “emotionless and manipulative.”

The prosecution alleges H. lured the child from his home in Güstrow and stabbed him before setting his body on fire, potentially motivated by her relationship with the child's father. The murder weapon remains missing. Following closing arguments in late October, the court anticipates a possible oral verdict by 10 November 2026.

Entities

Gina H. · Fabian · Güstrow · Landgericht Rostock · Klein Upahl

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Gina H. found legally responsible in Fabian murder trial

    A psychiatric expert testified that Gina H. is legally responsible for the murder of eight-year-old Fabian in Güstrow, describing her as “astonishingly emotionless” during evaluations.

  2. [CRIME] 10 sources
    Gina H. faces pressure in Fabian murder trial over wiretapped calls

    The murder trial of eight-year-old Fabian nears its end in Rostock, as wiretapped calls of defendant Gina H. reveal contradictions regarding the fatal stabbing and investigation.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rostock court updates schedule in Fabian murder trial

    The murder trial of Gina H. in Rostock has introduced disputed video evidence and a revised schedule, with a potential verdict expected by November 10, 2026.

  4. [CRIME] 10 sources
    Güstrow murder trial: Defense attorney warns of likely conviction

    In the trial of Gina H. for the murder of eight-year-old Fabian, defense attorney Andreas Ohm warns that proceedings are currently moving toward a conviction despite his client's claims of innocence.

  5. [CRIME] 19 sources
    Gina H. faces contradictions in Fabian murder trial

    In the Fabian murder trial in Rostock, defendant Gina H. faces scrutiny over contradictions regarding her alibi and a disputed 1,500 euro bank withdrawal used to explain her presence in Güstrow.

  6. [CRIME] 22 sources
    Gina H. murder trial: Defendant denies killing of eight-year-old Fabian

    Gina H. continues to deny involvement in the murder of eight-year-old Fabian in Güstrow. The Rostock trial features conflicting testimonies regarding her movements and a history of domestic violence.

  7. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Güstrow murder trial: Gina H. accused of killing Fabian

    The murder trial of Gina H. continues in Rostock, where she is accused of killing eight-year-old Fabian and burning his body. New witness testimony from children has emerged during the proceedings.

  8. [CRIME] 15 sources
    Rostock District Court continues Fabian murder trial

    The murder trial of Gina H. for the death of eight-year-old Fabian in Güstrow continues in Rostock, with the defendant set to answer questions in September following recent evidentiary developments.

  9. [CRIME] 17 sources
    Rostock District Court extends Fabian murder trial

    The murder trial of Gina H., accused of killing eight-year-old Fabian in October 2025, has been extended in Rostock. Defense attorneys have blocked a cross-examination, citing the defendant's emotional state.

  10. [CRIME] 34 sources
    Rostock District Court: Gina H. rejects murder allegations in Fabian case

    Gina H. has broken her silence in the Rostock murder trial, rejecting allegations that she killed eight-year-old Fabian in October 2025. A verdict is expected on September 10.

  11. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Gina H. murder trial resumes in Rostock court

    Gina H. faces murder trial in Rostock as mother Dorina L. returns after summer break; new witnesses, including forester Frank K., will testify about the defendant’s proximity to the crime scene.

  12. [CRIME] 3 sources
    German court tries Gina H. for murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow

    A German court is trying 30‑year‑old Gina H. for the stabbing and arson murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow, with investigators focusing on a neighbor’s knife as the weapon and her testimony riddled with B.

  13. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Gina H. trial for murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow

    Gina H. faces murder trial in Rostock for the 2025 killing of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow, with testimony on her severe mental disorder and troubled childhood; the case resumes in August.

  14. [CRIME] 9 sources
    German court hears murder trial of 8‑year‑old Fabian, suspect Gina H. accused of killing for financial motive

    Gina H. is on trial in Rostock for the 2025 killing of 8‑year‑old Fabian, accused of killing to remove a financial obstacle and regain support from the boy’s father.

  15. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Gustrow Child Murder Trial Focuses on Defendant Gina H

    The murder trial of 8‑year‑old Fabian from Güstrow centers on defendant Gina H., accused of stabbing and burning the boy, with witnesses describing her volatile behavior and the father’s shifting statements.

  16. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Gustrow murder trial: Gina H. accused of killing 8‑year‑old Fabian

    Gina H. is on trial in Rostock for the 2025 stabbing death of eight‑year‑old Fabian, with prosecutors citing jealousy and overkill; the boy’s father publicly defends her, claiming love and insufficient evidence

  17. [CRIME] 17 sources
    German child homicide cases: Fabian in Güstrow and baby in Renningen

    German authorities investigate two child deaths: an eight‑year‑old in Güstrow allegedly killed in a planned homicide, and a three‑month‑old baby in Renningen whose mother was arrested on suspicion of killing.

  18. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Gina H. on trial for killing 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow, Germany

    Gina H. faces murder charges for the Oct 2025 killing of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow; prosecutors say she lured, stabbed and burned the boy, while a friend testified H tried to photograph the body. The Rostock

  19. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Gina H. faces murder trial in Rostock over 2025 killing of Güstrow boy

    In Rostock, Gina H. is on trial for the 2025 murder of a Güstrow boy, with a witness claiming she discovered and concealed the body before reporting it.

  20. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Gina H. faces trial for the murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow

    German court is trying Gina H. for the stabbing and arson death of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow; she plans to testify after a summer break, with the trial drawing national attention.

  21. [CRIME] 2 sources
    German court presses murder trial of Gina H. over eight‑year‑old Fabian's death

    German court continues the murder trial of Gina H., accused of killing eight‑year‑old Fabian and leading witnesses to the crime scene, after a correction to her reported online searches.

  22. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rostock trial over the murder of eight‑year‑old Fabian proceeds

    Rostock court’s 11th day of the Fabian murder trial sees a witness claim he was at the pond before police, while the accused may soon speak, amid ongoing scrutiny of the case.

  23. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Gina H. faces murder trial in Rostock over 8‑year‑old Fabian's death

    Gina H. is on trial in Rostock for the murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian, who was found with stab wounds and burned; a witness said she laughed on the drive to the pond before the discovery.

  24. [CRIME] 3 sources
    German court hears key testimony in Gina H. murder trial of 8‑year‑old Fabian

    A hunter testified that Gina H. led him to a pond where she identified the body of 8‑year‑old Fabian, a key moment in her murder trial in Rostock, Germany.

  25. [CRIME] 5 sources
    German woman on trial for killing 8‑year‑old Fabian in Klein Upahl

    A German woman faces trial for allegedly stabbing and burning 8‑year‑old Fabian, whose body was found in a Klein Upahl pond; a witness says she led him to the site before the official discovery.

  26. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Güstrow murder trial of 8‑year‑old Fabian continues

    The murder trial of 8‑year‑old Fabian in Güstrow, Germany, proceeds with defendant Gina H. and a crucial witness set to testify, as the victim’s mother and her lawyer demand justice.

  27. [CRIME] 2 sources
    German murder trial of 8‑year‑old Fabian highlights suspect's smartphone data

    In the German trial over the 2025 killing of 8‑year‑old Fabian, forensic analysis of the suspect’s smartphone revealed extensive messaging, calls and car‑cleaning activity linking her to the crime scene.

  28. [CRIME] 2 sources
    German court confirms cause of death in murder of 8‑year‑old Fabian

    German court heard that 8‑year‑old Fabian died from bleeding after six chest stab wounds; accused Gina H. allegedly burned the body with a grill accelerant. Trial continues through September.

  29. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rostock Court Rejects Closed Session Request in Fabian Murder Trial

    Rostock court denied Fabian’s mother’s request to close the forensic report, noting graphic images of the boy’s burned body had already been shown publicly during the murder trial of a 30‑year‑old woman.

  30. [CRIME] 12 sources
    Rostock trial of Fabian murder spurs perjury probe of father

    Rostock murder trial of Gina H. for Fabian's killing leads to perjury probe of his father.

Sources

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