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Father Charged with Murder After Stabbing Son, Injuring Family

3/30/2026

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A 40-year-old man in Witten, Germany, has been charged with stabbing his wife, daughter, and son, resulting in the death of his 13-year-old son.
Prosecutors say the attack began with an argument inside the home and escalated outside, where witnesses saw the stabbing.
The man remains in custody after authorities issued an arrest warrant for murder.
The mother and nine-year-old daughter sustained serious injuries and are hospitalized in stable condition.

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A 40-year-old man in Witten, Germany, has been charged with stabbing his wife, daughter, and son, resulting in the death of his 13-year-old son.
Prosecutors say the attack began with an argument inside the home and escalated outside, where witnesses saw the stabbing.
The man remains in custody after authorities issued an arrest warrant for murder.
The mother and nine-year-old daughter sustained serious injuries and are hospitalized in stable condition.