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Husband and family discovered deceased - report: Teenager in custody

Police Headquarters of Recklinghausen, Recklinghausen - Joint Announcement from the Prosecutor's Office

Family found deceased: Dorssten's spouse and child – Noteworthy: 16-year-old held in custody
Family found deceased: Dorssten's spouse and child – Noteworthy: 16-year-old held in custody

Husband and family discovered deceased - report: Teenager in custody

A tragic incident has taken place in Recklinghausen, Germany, where a 32-year-old woman and a 19-month-old girl lost their lives on June 30, 2025. The police headquarters in Recklinghausen are leading the investigations, which are ongoing and not yet complete.

The coordinator of the investigations is Chief Superintendent Jens Loer. The source of the information is the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, transmitted via news aktuell.

Updates on the case can be found on various platforms, including the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's X.com page (https://x.com/polizei_nrw_re), Facebook page (

A 16-year-old was detained on the same day, June 30, in connection with the crime scene. The autopsy results have confirmed that both the woman and the child died due to violence, but the nature of the violence remains undisclosed.

The press release was jointly issued by the Public Prosecutor's Office Essen and the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen.

For further reports on this case, you can visit https://www.ourwebsite/blaulicht/pm/42900/6065460 and https://www.ourwebsite/blaulicht/pm/42900/6066374.

Ramona Hörst, the contact for media inquiries regarding the case, can be reached via telephone at 02361/55-1030 or via email at [email protected].

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims during this difficult time. We will continue to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.

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