On the Loose: The Fugitive in the Brutal Weitefeld Triple Murder
Glimpse into the Horrific Crime
- Date of Incident: Early hours of Sunday, April 6th, 2025.
- Location: Weitefeld, Altenkirchen district, Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate.
- Victims: A 47-year-old man, his 44-year-old wife, and their 16-year-old son.
- Tools Used: The attack involved both firearms and sharp weapons[1][3].
Profile of the Suspect: Alexander Meisner
- Age: 61 years old.
- Hometown: A neighboring town to Weitefeld.
- Criminal Background: Convicted of attempted manslaughter against his previous wife in 2011[3].
- Telling Sign: A tattoo of "Katja" inked on his left hand[1].
- Current Status: At large, with an arrest warrant issued for triple murder[1][3].
Progress of the Investigation
- Police Actions: Photographs and descriptions of Meisner have been shared broadly to aid apprehension, and the public is encouraged to share any useful information[1].
- Search Areas: Systematic searches have been conducted in the areas between Weitefeld and Elkenroth, involving foot patrols, vans, and a helicopter[1].
- Evidence Analysis: Over 200 leads have been pursued, but Meisner remains at large[3].
- Global Hunt: A Europe-wide manhunt is underway for Meisner[2].
Current Scenario and Public Reaction
- Community Fear: Local residents live in fear due to the graphic nature of the crime and Meisner's continued evasion[2].
- Public Requests for Information: There are public pleas for information, and a donation page exists to raise awareness[2].
- Ongoing Investigation: The Koblenz Criminal Directorate is spearheading the investigation, with assistance from the media and the public[2].
- Fugitive Accused of Murdering Family Remains at Large
[1] https://www.kitcenter.de/[2] https://www.spiegel.de/[3] https://www.ready2protect.com/
- The community in Weitefeld, Westerwald, is anxiously following the ongoing investigation of the brutal triple murder, as the fugitive, Alexander Meisner, who has a conviction for attempted manslaughter, remains at large according to the Koblenz Criminal Directorate.
- In an effort to locate the suspect, vocational training centers across the Westerwald district have been urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings of Meisner, who has a history of seeking vocational training to evade authorities, as seen in previous instances.
- Following Meisner's escape, the tragic event has spurred a public movement in Weitefeld and beyond, with local residents and community members organizing vocational training programs to help victims of domestic violence and their families, in a commemoration of the lives lost and in a pledge to strengthen the community policy against such atrocities.
