Berlin Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Partner and Daughters with Crossbow

The 37-year-old defendant confessed to the killings, citing psychological distress, as prosecutors allege extreme cruelty in the October 2024 murders.

A 37-year-old man is on trial in Berlin for the murder of his partner and their two young daughters, aged five and six, in October 2024.
The accused allegedly used a crossbow and a knife to kill the victims in their shared apartment in Berlin-Marzahn.
The defendant confessed at the trial's opening, claiming psychological distress and a desire to 'protect' his children from the world.
Prosecutors argue the murders were committed with extreme cruelty, emphasizing the pain and suffering inflicted on the victims.
The court is considering placing the defendant in a psychiatric hospital after an expert diagnosed him with a severe mental illness.