A new ZDF documentary airing Tuesday evening sheds light on the alarming rate of femicides in Germany, detailing 104 cases recorded in 2024. The film,”Because you belong to me! When men kill their wives,” investigates the patterns and circumstances surrounding these tragedies,offering a stark look at domestic violence escalating to murder.
The documentary arrives amid growing national concern over violence against women and a push for improved preventative measures. It features the case of Marcus K., sentenced to life imprisonment in June for the murder of his wife, alongside the stories of other victims. The film aims to raise awareness and prompt critical discussion about the systemic issues contributing to femicide in Germany. Viewers can access the full documentary on ZDF at 8:15 p.m. or stream it now in the ZDF media library: https://www.zdf.de/play/dokus/zdfzeit-106/weil-du-mir-gehoerst–wenn-maenner-ihre-frauen-toeten-100.
