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Mayor Stabbed by Adopted Daughter: Investigation Underway

10/11/2025

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Iris Stalzer, a 57-year-old German mayor, was attacked by her 17-year-old adopted daughter on October 7, suffering 13 stab wounds.
Police initially described multiple attackers, but investigators found evidence pointing to the daughter.
Investigators found a knife in the backpack of Stalzer's 15-year-old adopted son and blood-stained clothing of the daughter.
Charges were downgraded to grievous bodily harm and children were released to youth welfare.
Merz called for a swift probe.

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Iris Stalzer, a 57-year-old German mayor, was attacked by her 17-year-old adopted daughter on October 7, suffering 13 stab wounds.
Police initially described multiple attackers, but investigators found evidence pointing to the daughter.
Investigators found a knife in the backpack of Stalzer's 15-year-old adopted son and blood-stained clothing of the daughter.
Charges were downgraded to grievous bodily harm and children were released to youth welfare.
Merz called for a swift probe.