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After a dead woman was found in Hanau, police arrested a 23-year-old. He had previously called the emergency number himself.
Hanau – A 52-year-old woman was found dead in Hanau early Tuesday morning (May 19th). The public prosecutor's office and the criminal police are investigating suspected homicide. A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is in police custody.
At around 5:40 a.m., the police received an emergency call – made by the later suspect himself. When the officers arrived on August-Schärttner-Straße shortly afterwards, they found the lifeless woman in the parking lot in front of an apartment building. She was covered in blood and showed signs of sharp violence. Any help came too late for the 52-year-old.
Woman dies in parking lot in Hanau – suspect caught
Immediately afterwards, the emergency services were able to locate the 23-year-old near the crime scene and temporarily arrest him. According to investigators, he is under strong suspicion.
What exactly happened in the early hours of the morning and what motive could be behind the crime is the subject of ongoing investigations. According to initial findings, the two people knew each other. The authorities did not say whether or what their relationship was to each other.
The crime scene was cordoned off over a large area and forensic specialists are on site. The further whereabouts of the suspect are still being decided.
The criminal police ask witnesses who have made observations to call (06181) 100123.
In Fulda In November 2025, a 62-year-old was found dead in a residential building.
