Kidnapping in Künzelsau: woman escapes brutal ex-boyfriend after days!

Kidnapping in Künzelsau: woman escapes brutal ex-boyfriend after days!

Künzelsau, Deutschland - A shocking kidnapping recently caused horror in Künzelsau. A 39-year-old woman fell into the catch of her 28-year-old ex-partner, who was already known for violent offenses. The drama began on Sunday evening when witnesses informed the police that they had observed how the man moved the woman who was only dressed in a panties and had bleeding injuries. But the police could initially find no trace of the woman or the suspect, such as Tagesschau reported.

The situation escalated during a weekend together, after which the woman was violently kidnapped and captured in an unknown place. Witness reports and references to blood -smeared shoes led the investigators to an apartment building on Monday, but the search was unsuccessful. On Tuesday morning, the woman used a lucky coincidence when her ex-partner fell asleep in a garden hut. Despite her serious injuries, she was able to free herself and chose the emergency call to call help.

relentless search for the woman

The call of the woman was the turning point in this case. At around 4:45 a.m. she contacted the police and stated that she could escape. The officers were able to arrest the alleged kidnapper in the garden hut shortly after 5 a.m. According to Voice.de was.

The 28-year-old suspect from Pforzheim, who had already criminal records due to violent crimes and partner violence, is now in custody. The police are now investigating the exact background of the crime and asks witnesses to report if they have seen the couple between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning. Information can be given to the Heilbronn criminal police on 07131 104 4444.

violence against women remains a sad topic

This incident is part of an alarming statistics. According to Statista , violence against women and domestic violence are widespread in Germany. In 2023, around 181,000 of the 256,000 victims of domestic violence were female. These acts often take place in the personal environment and often remain in the dark field, since many women hesitate to file a complaint due to social norms and values.

concern about this phenomenon is increasing, and the international day to eliminate violence against women on November 25 shows urgency to pay more attention to this topic. Numerous offers of help, such as the help telephone for violence against women under 116 016, try to offer affected women support. Nevertheless, there is a lack of space in women's shelters.

The events in Künzelsau make it clear how important a quick action by the authorities and the awareness of the population are. After all, a helping hand can save lives at the right time.