Fabian murder trial verdict Güstrow, Digi Mart USA News (Güstrow, Germany): The trial over the murder of eight-year-old Fabian from Güstrow is nearing its conclusion, and the verdict is expected soon. Thirteen months after the boy’s violent death, the 3rd Large Criminal Chamber of the Rostock Regional Court plans to announce its ruling on Tuesday, November 10, starting at 12:30 p.m., according to publisher t-online, which is reporting on site.
For defendant Gina H., the verdict will determine whether she spends much of her life behind bars or leaves the courtroom a free woman. For Fabian’s mother, it will decide whether the killing of her son is atoned for.
In their closing arguments, the defense attorneys for the 30-year-old defendant requested acquittal. Attorney Thomas Löcker said there is “no closed chain of evidence” and argued that key incriminating witnesses lack credibility.
Until a verdict is reached, the presumption of innocence applies.
The prosecution and the joint plaintiff, however, have called for a conviction for murder, which would carry a life sentence. They also requested a finding of particular gravity of guilt, which would rule out early release after 15 years.
They did not request preventive detention for Gina H.
According to the prosecution, which has maintained this position since the trial began, Gina H., the partner of Fabian’s father, killed the boy on October 10 of the previous year by stabbing him six times in a treacherous manner and for base motives, then set fire to the body. Fabian’s father had separated from her two months earlier.
Investigators believe Gina H. saw Fabian as an obstacle to the couple rekindling their relationship.
The two are now together again.
Gina H. herself called police four days after the boy disappeared, saying she had come across the body by chance during a walk about 15 kilometers from Fabian’s home in Güstrow, at a remote pond.
During the trial, numerous pieces of evidence emerged pointing to Gina H. as the perpetrator.
Two men who said Gina H. had led them to the pond before the body was officially found are expected to play a central role in the court’s decision.
According to the report, this could only be explained by knowledge held by the perpetrator or by a remarkable coincidence.
Gina H. testified on several occasions, including in a statement read aloud over several hours and in extensive answers to questions from presiding judge Holger Schütt.
She repeatedly became entangled in contradictions. On the 28th trial day, Schütt reportedly pleaded with her: “Does your illness have something to do with this?
I don’t understand. Help me!” Gina H.
has a diagnosed borderline personality disorder, but according to a psychiatric expert she is considered fully criminally responsible.
For Fabian’s mother, Dorina L., the murder trial, which has lasted more than half a year, marks the end of an exhausting period. She sat upright opposite the defendant on almost every trial day.
Her attorney, Christine Habetha, said in an interview before the verdict on the YouTube channel “Jens fragt nach”: “She is simply at the end of her strength. Outwardly she still presents a steadfast image, because she says she does not want to show any sign of weakness toward the defendant.” Habetha said it was “high time” for a verdict.
On the 34th trial day, Gina H. used her final words to deliver a broadside against the court, the media and the public, speaking of prejudgment and a “witch hunt” against her.
“I am innocent and I did nothing to Fabian,” she said. “Fabian was like my second child.”
