Son attacks mother and has to be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility - Man, 31, Arrested After Brutal Attack on Mother, 66, in Altenriet
A 31-year-old man is under investigation for a brutal attack on his mother in their shared home in Altenriet, Kreis Esslingen. The incident, which took place on Monday, October 20, 2025, left the 66-year-old woman unconscious and fighting for her life.
Neighbors heard the woman's desperate cries for help and quickly alerted authorities. Police officers arrived to find the man's mother motionless on the floor. They broke a patio door to enter the house and rushed to her aid. The woman was immediately taken to the hospital, where she was resuscitated and remains in critical condition.
The suspect, who has not been named, attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by authorities. He is currently under investigation for attempted manslaughter. A judge has ordered his detention in a psychiatric facility pending further investigation.
The man's motive for the attack remains unclear. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and the suspect's mental state will be evaluated in the coming days. The community of Altenriet is shocked by the brutal attack, and local authorities have offered support to the victim's family.
