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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
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Best-selling German author and mom of 3 found murdered on her houseboat
A best-selling German author was found murdered on her houseboat as police search for the suspect responsible for her death. Police in Hamburg said a 58-year-old woman, who was later identified by the Guardian as Alexandra Fröhlich, a bestselling novelist, was found lifeless by her relatives on her houseboat on Tuesday morning. One of Fröhlich's three sons found her body, according to police. Authorities believe she died between midnight and 5.30 a.m. After investigators looked over the evidence, authorities said they now believe that Fröhlich died "as a result of violence." New England Serial Killer Fears Heighten After Eighth Idyllic Town Rocked By Gruesome Discovery "Investigators are currently investigating possible suspects. However, given the ongoing investigation, no further details can be provided at this time," police shared in a news release. Read On The Fox News App According to German media outlet NDR, police believe Fröhlich was killed by "massive violence" and had been shot. The outlet reported that Fröhlich lived on a houseboat on the Holzhafenufer in the Moorfleet district of Hamburg. Body Of Missing Washington State Grandmother Found Buried Under Shed Partially Encased In Concrete Over the course of the week, police divers searched the Elbe River for a possible murder weapon and other traces, but the result of the search was unclear. Police are asking the public for help to solve the crime and urging any witnesses who "have made suspicious observations" to contact the police. Fröhlich books "My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes" and "People Always Die" were both on Spiegel's bestseller list, according to a review on Amazon. 17-Year-old Boy Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault Involving 'Sharp Object' At Uk School "The journalist and author Alexandra Fröhlich has literally achieved a West-East satire to shout with her novel 'My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Disasters.' The novel is a fun read not only for Russia insiders that strengthens the laughing muscles on dreary winter days," one review read. Fox News Digital reached out to Hamburg Police, but did not immediately receive a article source: Best-selling German author and mom of 3 found murdered on her houseboat
Fox News
29-04-2025
- Fox News
Best-selling German author and mom of 3 found murdered on her houseboat
A best-selling German author was found murdered on her houseboat as police search for the suspect responsible for her death. Police in Hamburg said a 58-year-old woman, who was later identified by the Guardian as Alexandra Fröhlich, a bestselling novelist, was found lifeless by her relatives on her houseboat on Tuesday morning. One of Fröhlich's three sons found her body, according to police. Authorities believe she died between midnight and 5.30 a.m. After investigators looked over the evidence, authorities said they now believe that Fröhlich died "as a result of violence." "Investigators are currently investigating possible suspects. However, given the ongoing investigation, no further details can be provided at this time," police shared in a news release. According to German media outlet NDR, police believe Fröhlich was killed by "massive violence" and had been shot. The outlet reported that Fröhlich lived on a houseboat on the Holzhafenufer in the Moorfleet district of Hamburg. Over the course of the week, police divers searched the Elbe River for a possible murder weapon and other traces, but the result of the search was unclear. Police are asking the public for help to solve the crime and urging any witnesses who "have made suspicious observations" to contact the police. Fröhlich books "My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes" and "People Always Die" were both on Spiegel's bestseller list, according to a review on Amazon. "The journalist and author Alexandra Fröhlich has literally achieved a West-East satire to shout with her novel 'My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Disasters.' The novel is a fun read not only for Russia insiders that strengthens the laughing muscles on dreary winter days," one review read. Fox News Digital reached out to Hamburg Police, but did not immediately receive a response. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
9 News
28-04-2025
- 9 News
Bestselling author found murdered on her houseboat
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here German police have launched a murder investigation after a bestselling novelist was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg. 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. Alexandra Fröhlich was a journalist before turning to writing novels. (Penguin) 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 Penguin, which published her recent books, her novels "My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes" and "There's Always Someone Dying" were Spiegel bestsellers. CONTACT US
