# German trial of Gina H. for Fabian murder continues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fabian-murder-trial-in-germany > Updated: 2026-08-23T10:32:45.000Z. Sources: 78. Developments: 21. The Landgericht Rostock has resumed the murder trial of 30-year-old Gina H., accused of killing eight-year-old Fabian in October 2025. Prosecutors allege H. stabbed the child six times and used lighter fluid to set his body on fire near a pond in Klein Upahl. The prosecution suggests the motive was to eliminate a point of contention with the boy’s father, with whom H. had a four-year relationship. Following a summer recess, the trial resumed on 6 August 2026. New testimony from forester Frank K. placed H. near the location where the body was found on the day of the disappearance, supported by a photograph sent by the defendant showing a forest path and her dog. The victim’s mother, Dorina L., has also attended the proceedings. The trial has reached a critical stage as H. is expected to provide her first testimony after four months of silence. While defense counsel has indicated that a full confession is unlikely and that the defendant intends to defend herself, the court continues to examine digital evidence, including intercepted calls and video footage from pretrial detention. A verdict is currently scheduled for 10 September 2026. ## Claims - The prosecution accuses Gina H. of murdering eight-year-old Fabian. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Gina H. is expected to provide her first testimony during the 22nd day of the trial. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The murder trial at the Rostock District Court began on April 28. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The defendant allegedly stabbed the boy six times and set his body on fire using lighter fluid. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The court has scheduled the verdict for September 10. (single source) - Fabian was reported missing on October 10, 2025, and his body was found on October 14. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Gina H. to testify in Rostock murder trial of eight-year-old Fabian Gina H. is expected to break her silence during the 22nd day of her murder trial in Rostock, where she faces accusations of killing eight-year-old Fabian in October 2025. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gina-h-to-testify-in-fabian-murder-trial ### 2026-08-04: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gina-h-murder-trial-resumes-in-rostock-court ### 2026-07-23: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-court-tries-gina-h-for-murder-of-8yearold-fabian-in-gstrow ### 2026-07-08: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gstrow-murder-trial-of-8yearold-fabian-continues-amid-contentious-witness-testimony ### 2026-07-05: 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. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gina-h-on-trial-for-murder-of-8yearold-fabian-in-germany ### 2026-07-01: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rostock-trial-of-8yearold-fabians-murder-continues-amid-fathers-dispute ### 2026-06-30: 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 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/father-of-murdered-boy-fabian-backs-suspect-gina-h-in-german-court-case ### 2026-06-24: 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. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renningen-infant-identified-mother-investigated-for-staged-kidnapping ### 2026-06-23: 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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gina-h-on-trial-for-killing-8yearold-fabian-in-gstrow-germany ### 2026-06-18: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gina-h-faces-murder-trial-in-rostock-over-2025-killing-of-gstrow-boy ### 2026-06-18: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-courts-conduct-murder-trials-in-rostock-and-koblenz ### 2026-06-15: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-court-presses-murder-trial-of-gina-h-over-eightyearold-fabians-death ### 2026-06-15: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rostock-trial-over-the-murder-of-eightyearold-fabian-proceeds ### 2026-06-13: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gina-h-faces-murder-trial-in-rostock-over-8yearold-fabians-death ### 2026-06-12: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-court-hears-key-testimony-in-gina-h-murder-trial-of-8yearold-fabian ### 2026-06-12: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-woman-on-trial-for-killing-8yearold-fabian-in-klein-upahl ### 2026-06-11: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gstrow-murder-trial-of-8yearold-fabian-continues ### 2026-06-09: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-murder-trial-of-8yearold-fabian-highlights-suspects-smartphone-data ### 2026-06-04: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-court-confirms-cause-of-death-in-murder-of-8yearold-fabian ### 2026-06-02: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rostock-court-rejects-closed-session-request-in-fabian-murder-trial ### 2026-05-13: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyrol-parents-arrested-for-severe-neglect-of-7-year-old-girl --- Cite as: German trial of Gina H. for Fabian murder continues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fabian-murder-trial-in-germany