Brutal kidnapping in Künzelsau: woman frees herself from a violence!

Brutal kidnapping in Künzelsau: woman frees herself from a violence!

Künzelsau, Deutschland - In the late Sunday evening, an incident in Künzelsau shocked the local community. A 39-year-old was violently kidnapped after a weekend with her 28-year-old ex-partner and captured in an unknown place, such as

On Monday morning, shortly after 4:45 a.m., the redeeming news came: the woman had freed herself and the police had alerted. This published the call for witness survey and looked for people who had seen the couple in the critical period. The perpetrator could finally be arrested in a garden hut in Künzelsau. The 39-year-old was medical care and is in a hospital while the investigation into the exact crime.

This incident is not an isolated case, but is involved in the sad statistics of violence against women in Germany. According to Statista , most victims of violence are female; In 2023, around 181,000 women were affected by domestic violence. This shows how anchored the problem is in our society. Domestic violence is considered to be particularly traumatizing and not only includes physical, but also psychological assault. It is estimated that a variety of deeds remain in the dark field, since shame and guilt often lead to those affected to hide their experiences.

The need for effective measures to combat this problem is becoming increasingly clear. Prevention measures, the promotion of research and a deeper understanding of the risk factors are essential, as in a report of the diw . Independent advice centers and specialized courts could help to reduce barriers and to strengthen the trust of victims in the institutions.

The current situation underlines the importance of not closing any eyes. Any perception of violence should be taken seriously and reported. In a country where 70% of the victims of violent crime are men, but women suffer to a much higher extent from domestic and sexualized violence, they have to be traded quickly. Aid offers, such as the help telephone "Violence against Women" under 116 016, are ready and should be used.

A call to vigilance

The investigation in Künzelsau continues and the criminal police asks the population for help. Anyone who has seen the couple between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning is asked to report on 07131 104 4444. This region is a place where everyone is asked - only together can we make society safer and more violent.