Roommate stabbed to death - 40-year-old on trial - Trial Begins for Roommate’s Fatal Stabbing and Deadly Fall in Hanau
A 22-year-old man has gone on trial in Hanau for the killing of his roommate in May 2025. Kevin K. stands accused of murder after stabbing the victim multiple times during an argument in their shared apartment. The trial is expected to last until the end of January.
The incident began when Kevin K. allegedly attacked his 37-year-old housemate with a knife. The victim suffered several stab wounds before managing to break free. In an attempt to escape, he climbed out of a window but fell to his death.
After the attack, the defendant is said to have locked the victim inside the room. Authorities have confirmed the cause of death as the fall, though the stab wounds were severe. Investigators have not yet determined a clear motive for the assault. The prosecution has charged Kevin K. with murder, though manslaughter remains an alternative charge. The trial will examine evidence, including witness statements and forensic reports, before reaching a verdict.
The case centres on the events of May 2025, when a dispute turned fatal. The court will decide whether the defendant acted with intent or if the killing was the result of reckless behaviour. A verdict is expected by the end of January.
