Young Parents Allegedly Murdered Their Baby - Couple on Trial for Newborn's Murder: 36 Stab Wounds, Pregnancy Hidden
A young couple is currently on trial at the Regional Court of Darmstadt, accused of a joint murder. The shocking case involves the death of their baby girl, who was allegedly killed on the day of her birth in December 2024.
The 21-year-old woman and her 26-year-old fiancé, an Italian national, are facing charges for the murder of their baby. The woman, who has not been identified, reportedly hid her pregnancy from her parents and gave birth alone at home. She claimed to have perceived no signs of life in the baby girl and could not recall what happened after placing the baby in a laundry basket.
The fiancé, who has also not been identified, discovered blood and called emergency services. His partner was subsequently taken to the hospital. The baby girl was found to have suffered 36 stab wounds inflicted with a nail clipper. The 26-year-old defendant claims to have known nothing about the pregnancy or the birth, and denies any involvement in the baby's death. The trial is ongoing.
The couple is facing trial for the joint murder of their newborn baby. The trial is expected to shed more light on the tragic circumstances surrounding the baby's death. The identities of the defendants remain protected for now.
