Shock in Paunsdorf: Mother brutally stabbed while sleeping - murder process begins!

Shock in Paunsdorf: Mother brutally stabbed while sleeping - murder process begins!

In a shocking murder case that shaken the city of Leipzig, 30-year-old Jessica S. was stabbed to death by her ex-partner Marcus K. (41) in her apartment in Paunsdorf on May 21, 2024. The public prosecutor has levied charges for lifelong imprisonment for murder and sees clear burden of proof, although no eyewitnesses observed the incident and the murder weapon, a previously unfortunate knife and Jessica's cell phone have disappeared without a trace. This is reported by the Leipziger Internet Zeitung .

Jessica S. leaves two children, including a son with Marcus K. The relationship between the two was strongly shaped by tensions. Friends report that Jessica felt restricted by Marcus' jealousy and control behavior. The situation escalated after Jessica made the decision in March 2024 to separate from him. Despite the separation, she continued to live with Marcus until August 2024.

preparation and execution of the crime

On the day of the murder, Marcus K. stayed in Jessica after midnight, who slept in the living room. Suddenly he stabbed her with an unknown knife in her neck, which led to cutting her carotid artery. Jessica bled her own home while Marcus then tried to cover up the crime. He put Jessica a blanket and closed the living room before pretending the children together that her mother went to work. He claimed to the public prosecutor that his ex-partner threatened him with a knife, but the indictment considers this to be a lie because no traces of defense were found. This is described in a detailed protocol of the incident of Tag24

The definition of the term femizid describes the killing of a woman based on her gender and emphasizes the structural violence against women, which is promoted by hierarchical gender relations. According to a survey by the Federal Criminal Police Office, a total of 155 women in Germany were murdered by their (ex) partner in 2023. This clarifies that female and violence against women are a problem for society as a whole. The murder of Jessica S. represents another tragic case that draws attention to the urgent need for prevention measures to protect women from such violence as the Federal Center for Political Education explained in detail.

outlook on the process

In the current process, which started on May 28, 2025, the pleadings of the co -plaintiffs and defense are still pending before Marcus K. receives the last word. A judgment is expected to be announced on June 20, 2024. The public prosecutor describes Marcus K. as a insidious perpetrator who exploited the innocence of his sleeping ex-partner. The severity of the allegations and the circumstances of the crime throw dark shadows on the relationship pattern between the two and may raise further legal and social questions.