Court Sentences 75-Year-Old Man to Prison After Fatal Knife Attack on WifeA 75-year-old man has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison following the fatal stabbing of his wife in their shared home in Waren, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The court classified the incident as a less severe case of manslaughter, taking into account the psychological factors present during the act. The incident occurred in late April when a domestic dispute escalated, resulting in the man attacking his wife with a kitchen knife. According to court findings, the man inflicted twenty stab wounds to the head and upper body of the victim. The sentence reflects consideration of the psychological state of the accused, as well as his cooperation with the investigation.

Source: The Munich Eye December 23, 2025 21:05 UTC