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German trial of Gina H. for Fabian murder continues

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German trial of Gina H – H. for Fabian murder continues

The Landgericht Rostok Rostock has continued hearing resumed the murder case trial of eight‑year‑old Fabian, whose body was found in a pond near Klein Upahl 30-year-old Gina H., accused of killing eight-year-old Fabian in October 2025. Prosecutors maintain that 30‑year‑old Gina allege H. stabbed the child six times and used lighter fluid to set the corpse alight with his body on fire near a grill accelerant. A forensic pathologist confirmed massive bleeding as pond in Klein Upahl. The prosecution suggests the cause motive was to eliminate a point of death and noted only trace accelerant residues. During contention with the proceedings, boy’s father, with whom H. had a four-year relationship. Following a summer recess, the defendant’s extensive smartphone activity was presented – over 100 voice messages, 207 calls and more than 3,000 messenger interactions in trial resumed on 6 August 2026. New testimony from forester Frank K. placed H. near the days surrounding location where the murder, including a “burnt body” reference not previously used. Digital evidence also placed her car in Güstrow body was found on the day of the killing. Key witness testimony has focused on Christian D., a hunter who drove with H. to the pond, and on other men who were led to the site disappearance, supported by the accused. Witnesses described H. directing them with a flashlight, using a thermal‑imaging camera, and later failing to alert police promptly. A neighbour’s knife, missing after photograph sent by the crime and later recovered, remains defendant showing a focal point for both prosecution forest path and defence. Matthias R., her dog. The victim’s mother, Dorina L., has also attended the boy’s father, is under a perjury investigation for contradictory statements. proceedings. The court rejected trial has reached a request to close the forensic report critical stage as H. is expected to the public, citing earlier disclosure provide her first testimony after four months of graphic images. Defence silence. While defense counsel has signalled indicated that a possible statement from H. after full confession is unlikely and that the summer recess; defendant intends to defend herself, the trial resumed on 6 August 2026 and is slated court continues to conclude by early September, with a examine digital evidence, including intercepted calls and video footage from pretrial detention. A verdict expected shortly thereafter. is currently scheduled for 10 September 2026.

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  1. 2026-08-24 03:54 UTC German trial of Gina H. for Fabian murder continues
  2. 2026-08-06 10:58 UTC German trial of Gina H – Fabian murder continues

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