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Trial in Rostock has begunMurder of Fabian (†8) – Prosecutor names Gina H.'s possible motive for the first time.
Why did Fabian have to die?
This question worried many people in Germany for months. At the start of the trial against Gina H. on Tuesday (April 28th), the Rostock public prosecutor's office is now naming a possible motive for the first time. Accordingly, it is said to have been about the boy's father.
Trial begins in the murder case of Fabian from Güstrow. Gina H. is said to have killed the eight-year-old with a knife and set him on fire.
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Prosecutor: Argument with father should be ended
The charges will be read out in the Rostock regional court on Tuesday. For the first time, the public prosecutor's office names a possible motive as to why Gina H. is said to have killed Fabian. According to this, she wanted to end the dispute with Fabian's father Matthias. She is also said to have hoped to be able to continue the relationship with him.
According to the public prosecutor's office, Gina H. had a relationship with Fabian's father for around four years until August 2025. But the relationship broke down. The trigger is said to have been massive tensions. Fabian is said to have previously witnessed a physical altercation between his father and Gina H. The father later ended the relationship out of fear that his son would break off contact with him. As is known from the courtroom, he is said to have told Gina H. via chat message on October 9, 2025.
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Murder from treachery and base motives?
Just one day later, according to the prosecution, Gina H. picked up Fabian under some pretext. She is said to have driven with him to a pond near Klein Upahl. There she stabbed the eight-year-old at least six times with a knife. Two stab wounds are said to have hit him directly in the heart. She is then said to have poured barbecue lighter on the child's body and set it on fire. The public prosecutor accuses her of having killed Fabian treacherously and for base motives.
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When Gina H. enters the courtroom, she holds a red file in front of her face. She wears ankle bracelets and speaks so quietly when her personal details are taken that the judge asks her to speak louder. During the accusation she almost only looks down. Fabian's mother Dorina sits directly opposite, constantly looking at her son's alleged murderer. When the details of the charges are discussed, she cries silently and her lawyer hands her a tissue. Gina H. remains silent about the allegations. The first day of the trial is over after just 17 minutes. Fabian's parents have to testify on Thursday (April 30).
Sources used: own RTL research
