In Germany, 131 women were murdered in 2024, with 104 killed by their partner or ex-partner. Motives included desires to separate, refusal to submit, and sexualized violence. A SPIEGEL TV report highlights this issue of femicide.
The SPIEGEL TV report 'Motiv: Frauenhass - Wenn Beziehungen im Femizid enden' examines the alarming femicide statistics in Germany. In 2024, 131 women were killed, with 104 of the murders committed by current or former partners. Reasons often involved the women's wish to separate, their refusal to submit, or experiences of sexualized violence. Fundamentally, the victims were targeted because they were women.
The film sheds light on how violence escalates from relationships. Another contribution, 'Wenn aus Liebe Mord wird: "Der Papa hat die Mama tot gemacht"', produced by Gudrun Altrogge and Jessy Schrödter, addresses the impact on children. It portrays the viewpoints of affected families.
A third film, 'Wie ein Elitesoldat eine Familie auslöschte: "Ich habe mich gefühlt, als wäre ich im Einsatz"' by Vanessa Nischik, details a specific case where a soldier killed his family and felt as if he were on a mission. These documentaries emphasize the urgency of recognizing misogyny as a key motive in domestic violence and combating it.