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7NEWS
08-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Son of bestselling author Alexandra Fröhlich arrested on suspicion of murder
German police have arrested the son of bestselling novelist Alexandra Fröhlich on suspicion of murder, after she was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg. The 22-year-old is accused of fatally beating his mother during the night of April 22. He was arrested without resistance in Hamburg, police confirmed. He is now in custody on suspicion of murder — a legal step in Germany that comes before any formal charges are laid. The body of the 58-year-old author of Skeletons in the closet was found on her houseboat on the river Elbe in the Moorfleet district. 'As the cause of death was unclear and outside influence could not be ruled out, officers from the homicide squad took over the investigation at the scene in close coordination with the public prosecutor's office,' Hamburg Police said. Examination of the scene and evidence has led police to assume that 'the woman died as a result of blunt force trauma'. The mother of three was found by one of her three sons at around 5.20am. According to the German news outlet BILD, it is now believed that this son is the main suspect. Fröhlich had moved into the 90-square-metre houseboat with her children just six months earlier. The distinct pink boat, with its large black porthole windows, was considered a peaceful retreat by the author. Fröhlich was a freelance magazine editor, as well as a bestseller novelist. She started her career as a journalist, founding a women's magazine in Kyiv, according to German publisher Knaur, which published her first novel. According to book publisher Penguin, her novels My Russian mother-in-law and other catastrophes, There's always someone dying, Death is a certainty, and Skeletons in the closet were Spiegel bestsellers.
Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Perth Now
Tragedy: Author's son arrested for allegedly killing her
German police have arrested the son of bestselling novelist Alexandra Fröhlich on suspicion of murder, after she was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg. The 22-year-old is accused of fatally beating his mother during the night of April 22. He was arrested without resistance in Hamburg, police confirmed. He is now in custody on suspicion of murder — a legal step in Germany that comes before any formal charges are laid. The body of the 58-year-old author of Skeletons in the closet was found on her houseboat on the river Elbe in the Moorfleet district. 'As the cause of death was unclear and outside influence could not be ruled out, officers from the homicide squad took over the investigation at the scene in close coordination with the public prosecutor's office,' Hamburg Police said. Examination of the scene and evidence has led police to assume that 'the woman died as a result of blunt force trauma'. The mother of three was found by one of her three sons at around 5.20am. According to the German news outlet BILD, it is now believed that this son is the main suspect. Fröhlich had moved into the 90-square-metre houseboat with her children just six months earlier. The distinct pink boat, with its large black porthole windows, was considered a peaceful retreat by the author. Forensic investigators at the Hamburg houseboat where Alexandra Fröhlich was found dead. Credit: BILD Fröhlich was a freelance magazine editor, as well as a bestseller novelist. She started her career as a journalist, founding a women's magazine in Kyiv, according to German publisher Knaur, which published her first novel. According to book publisher Penguin, her novels My Russian mother-in-law and other catastrophes, There's always someone dying, Death is a certainty, and Skeletons in the closet were Spiegel bestsellers.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Germany: Police probe death of author Alexandra Fröhlich
German bestselling author Alexandra Fröhlich was discovered dead on her houseboat in Hamburg.(Representative image) German bestselling author Alexandra Fröhlich was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg last week. Now the police have commented on the cause of her death. German police on Monday released details about the murder of bestselling author Alexandra Fröhlich, who was found dead on her houseboat on the Elbe River in Hamburg last week. "The investigation has revealed that blunt force trauma was the cause of the 58-year-old's death," German daily the Hamburger Morgenpost quoted police as saying (in German). Earlier, some German media reported that Fröhlich had been shot. Hamburg police told DW on Tuesday that the investigation was still ongoing. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo What do we know about the incident? Hamburg police said Thursday, without naming Fröhlich, that a 58-year-old woman was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg's Moorfleet district on Tuesday morning, April 22. In a press release, police said that relatives found the woman lifeless on her houseboat and alerted the rescue service of the fire department, which could only determine that the woman had died. As the cause of death was unclear and outside influence could not be ruled out, officers from the homicide squad (LKA 41) took over the investigation at the scene in close coordination with the public prosecutor's office. A 3D scanner and divers from the state police were also used to secure evidence. Who was Alexandra Frölich? Fröhlich was one of the most successful German novelists of recent years. Her humorous yet profound novel "My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes" (2012) landed her on the Spiegel bestseller list for months. The writer said the book was based on her own experience of marrying a Russian. Her second book, "Death is Certain," was released in 2016, followed by "Skeletons in the Closet" in 2019, both published by Penguin. She has also written for several women's magazines. Fröhlich began her journalism career in Ukraine, where she founded a women's magazine in Kyiv and later became a freelance journalist. She had three sons.
Muscat Daily
29-04-2025
- Muscat Daily
Germany: Police probe death of author Alexandra Fröhlich
Hamburg, Germany – German police on Monday released details about the murder of bestselling author Alexandra Fröhlich, who was found dead on her houseboat on the Elbe River in Hamburg last week. 'The investigation has revealed that blunt force trauma was the cause of the 58-year-old's death,' German daily the Hamburger Morgenpost quoted police as saying (in German). Earlier, some German media reported that Fröhlich had been shot. Hamburg police told DW on Tuesday that the investigation was still ongoing. What do we know about the incident? Hamburg police said on Thursday, without naming Fröhlich, that a 58-year-old woman was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg's Moorfleet district on Tuesday morning, April 22. In a press release, police said that relatives found the woman lifeless on her houseboat and alerted the rescue service of the fire department, which could only determine that the woman had died. As the cause of death was unclear and outside influence could not be ruled out, officers from the homicide squad (LKA 41) took over the investigation at the scene in close coordination with the public prosecutor's office. A 3D scanner and divers from the state police were also used to secure evidence. A police spokesman later said that after examining traces and evidence, investigators believe the woman died as a result of violence. Who was Alexandra Frölich? Fröhlich was one of the most successful German novelists of recent years. Her humorous yet profound novel My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes (2012) landed her on the Spiegel bestseller list for months. The writer said the book was based on her own experience of marrying a Russian. Her second book, Death is Certain , was released in 2016, followed by Skeletons in the Closet in 2019, both published by Penguin. She has also written for several women's magazines. Fröhlich began her journalism career in Ukraine, where she founded a women's magazine in Kyiv and later became a freelance journalist. She had three sons. DW
Perth Now
29-04-2025
- Perth Now
Bestselling novelist found dead on houseboat in Germany
German police have launched a murder investigation after a bestselling novelist was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg. Skeletons In The Closet author Alexandra Fröhlich was discovered dead by relatives onboard her houseboat in the Moorfleet district of the German city, according to a statement that Hamburg Police shared with CNN. 'After a 58-year-old woman was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg's Moorfleet district on Tuesday morning, the police and public prosecutor's office are now assuming a homicide and are asking for information from the public,' the statement said. The mother of three was found by her son, officials said. It added that members of Fröhlich's family initially contacted the fire department after finding her lifeless body, but that police were soon informed. 'As the cause of death was unclear and outside influence could not be ruled out, officers from the homicide squad took over the investigation at the scene in close coordination with the public prosecutor's office,' the statement said, adding that police divers had been deployed at the scene. Examination of the scene and evidence has led police to assume that 'the woman died as a result of violence'. The police called on potential witnesses to contact them with any information they might have about the ongoing investigation. Fröhlich was a freelance magazine editor, as well as a novelist. She started her career as a journalist, founding a women's magazine in Kyiv, according to German publisher Knaur, which published her first novel. According to book publisher Penguin, her novels My Russian Mother-In-Law And Other Catastrophes, There's Always Someone Dying, Death Is A Certainty, and Skeletons In The Closet were Spiegel bestsellers.
