Suspect arrested in case of body found in basement in Hesse - Man Arrested in Darmstadt Stabbing Death; Motive Unknown
A 43-year-old man from Baden-Württemberg has been arrested in connection with the death of a 36-year-old victim found in Darmstadt. The suspect, known to the victim for several years, was taken into custody on October 31, 2025, following the discovery of the victim's body with multiple stab wounds.
The body was found in the basement of a residential building on the previous Monday. Authorities confirmed the death as a criminal act on Tuesday, with investigators initially suggesting foul play could not be ruled out. A suspect was identified shortly after the crime, leading to his arrest near his workplace in Lampertheim, Hesse, on Friday.
A judge ordered the suspect to be held in pretrial detention on Saturday. Despite the arrest, the motive behind the killing remains unclear.
A 43-year-old man from Baden-Württemberg is in custody, accused of killing a 36-year-old victim in Darmstadt. The motive for the stabbing remains unknown. The suspect will remain in detention while investigations continue.
