Berlin Man on Trial for Killing Partner and Daughters Ordered to Psychiatric Hospital

The accused, who admitted to the killings, claimed he acted to protect his children and is being evaluated for mental illness as witness testimonies continue.

The 37-year-old man is accused of killing his 31-year-old partner and their two daughters in October 2024 using a crossbow and knife.
The accused confessed to the murders, stating he wanted to protect his children from the world, not harm them.
The court has ordered his temporary placement in a psychiatric hospital, citing public safety concerns and his mental health condition.
Prosecutors argue the murders were committed with particular cruelty, an aggravating factor in the case.
Witness testimonies are currently being heard as the trial progresses in Berlin.