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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
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Bestselling novelist 'killed on houseboat': Murder probe launched after award-winning writer found 'gunned down'
A bestselling German novelist was found dead on a houseboat after being violently attacked. Alexandra Fröhlich, 58, was discovered 'lifeless' by her son on Tuesday morning aboard her long, cerise houseboat in Hamburg. The mother of three, whose novels were were highly regarded in Germany was believed to have been shot, according to the NDR, the local broadcaster. Police believe she died between midnight and 5.30am and her body showed signs that she had been attacked. As a result, the case was passed onto the murder squad. Investigators have issued an appeal for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious on the Holzhafen bank of the Elbe River, where the boat was moored. A police spokesperson told local media: 'According to current information, relatives found the 58-year-old woman lifeless on her houseboat and alerted the fire brigade, who were only able to confirm the woman's death,' a police spokesperson told local media. 'After evaluating traces and evidence, the investigating authorities now believe that the woman died as a result of violence.' Investigators have issued an appeal for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious on the Holzhafen bank of the Elbe River, where the boat was moored He said they were looking into whether the killer knew the suspect. Fröhlich began her career as a journalist, creating a women's magazine in Kyiv. She then worked as a freelance journalist in Germany before becoming a novelist. She published her debut novel My Russian Mother-in-Law and other Catastrophes in 2012. It remained on the bestseller list of Der Spiegel magazine for several months - an indicator for book sales in Germany. In 2016, she published a crime novel Death is a Certainty and in 2019, Skeletons in the Closet. Her books were loved in Germany and full of humour.
New York Post
28-04-2025
- New York Post
Bestselling novelist Alexandra Fröhlich found shot dead on her houseboat
A bestselling German novelist was shot dead in a violent attack on the houseboat where she lived, according to officials treating it as murder. 'Skeletons in the Closet' author Alexandra Fröhlich, 58, was found early last Tuesday on her long cerise-colored houseboat on the Holshafen bank of the Elbe River in Hamburg, The Guardian reported. 3 Penguin The mom of three was found by her son, officials said. 'After evaluating traces and evidence, the investigating authorities now believe that the woman died as a result of violence,' a police spokesperson told local media of the case being handled by the local murder squad. 3 Fröhlich began her career as a novelist with her bestselling novel, My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes. Amazon Fröhlich is believed to have died some time between midnight and 5:30 a.m., police told the outlet. Investigators have appealed to witnesses who may have seen suspicious activity around the houseboat, but have not said if a suspect has been identified, the outlet reported. 3 She published additional successful novels, 'Death is a Certainty' and 'Skeletons in the Closet' Amazon Fröhlich began her career as a journalist in Ukraine, where she founded a women's magazine and later became a freelance journalist. In 2012, she began her career as a novelist with her bestselling debut novel, 'My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes,' described by critics as 'a hilarious west-east satire.' She published additional successful novels, 'Death is a Certainty' in 2016, and 'Skeletons in the Closet' in 2019. Both were published by Penguin and appeared on the Spiegel Bestseller List.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Roel Reine to direct Dennis Haysbert's action drama 'American Smuggler'
Dutch filmmaker Roel Reine is set to direct the upcoming action drama ' American Smuggler ', which stars Dennis Haysbert in the lead role, reported Deadline. As per the outlet, the film will chart the relentless hunt for Craig Petties , an American drug trafficker best known for the criminal empire he led in Memphis while operating in collaboration with Mexico's infamous drug cartels. Haysbert will play a prominent CIA agent in the film. Filming is due to get underway this summer in New Mexico, reported Deadline. The project is expected to hone in on the efforts of SEAL Team Six, Delta Force and the Mexican Marines, who dismantled an international drug network that plagued communities across North America for decades, reported Deadline. The story also brings to light the lesser-known tragedy of children forced to labour in El Chapo's infamous tunnels, often losing their lives in collapses, reported Deadline. The film will chart the relentless hunt for Craig Petties, an American drug trafficker best known for the criminal empire he led in Memphis while operating in collaboration with Mexico's infamous drug cartels, reported Deadline. Koji Steven Sakai (Skeletons in the Closet), Sam Wildhorse Bass of EuroAmerica Films, and Tracy Matthews of Lion of Judah Productions are writing the film. The screenplay will be based on Matthews' experience as a civilian team leader during the operation, reported Deadline. The actor Haysbert, who is set to lead the cast of 'American Smuggler,' is best known for his role as President David Palmer in the hit series 24. He also played the role of a baseball player, Pedro Cerran,o in the Major League film trilogy. Classified - Official Trailer Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
