Dodge 'n' Run: Europe-Wide Manhunt Six Years After Halle Homicide
European authorities are currently conducting a broad search, six years since the death in Halle, Germany. - Investigators across Europe search regions for evidence six years since a fatal incident occurred in Halle.
Got some news for ya? Six years after the bloody homicide of his former squeeze, law enforcement is on a continent-wide manhunt for the prime suspect. Here's the lowdown.
The wanted man himself, a 30- year-old fella hailing from Afghanistan, is said to be hiding out abroad. According to the Halle PD's spokesperson, an order from the public prosecutor's office is what got the ball rolling. His crime? Stabbing the bejesus out of his 26-year-old ex in her Halle crib back in March 2019. Ever since, he's been on the lam.
As the story goes, after the killing, he made a run for it via France and landed in Turkey. Recent investigation suggests he may have then skedaddled to Afghanistan. And here's the juicy bit – it's suspected he might have pulled a disappearing act again, this time in Germany, following the Taliban's takeover. He could've hightailed it to the UK or another country, too.
So, if you spot this fugitive, don't be shy – call the fuzz! Now, on to some more background info…
By the Numbers:
- 30 Years Old: The age of the suspected hitman.
- 26 Years Old: The age of the victim, also known as the ex.
Places:
- Halle, Germany: The city where the killing went down.
- Afghanistan: The country where the suspect may have fled after the homicide.
- Turkey: A possible pitstop for the suspect on the run.
- Germany/UK/Other Countries: Potential destinations for the runaway should he have left Europe.
No direct evidence has been found connecting the suspected murderer to a return to Germany post Taliban takeover, as of late June 2025. If any new leads arise, they aren't among the sources we've scoured yet.
Meanwhile, since March 2024, it's estimated that over 1.2 million Afghans have been shipped back to Afghanistan from Iran, facing harsh conditions upon return and struggling to reintegrate into Taliban-ruled society – especially women and girls. On German soil, security incidents involving Afghan nationals have transpired, such as the February 2025 Munich car attack involving an Afghan suspect with valid residency and work permit. Despite these ongoing law enforcement shenanigans in Germany, no formal links have been made between this suspected homicide and the suspect's return to Germany or Europe in light of the Taliban takeover.
The European-wide manhunt for the suspected perpetrator of a 2019 homicide, who is currently believed to be hiding abroad, has sparked discussions within the community policy and crime-and-justice sectors of general-news. This investigation, following the bloody killing of his 26-year-old ex in Halle, Germany, has led to employment policy considerations within law enforcement, as the suspected 30-year-old fugitive may have fled to or transited through multiple countries, including Afghanistan, Turkey, Germany, the UK, or others.
