Man Charged with Murder of Nina H., Young Mother in Augsburg

In Augsburg, Germany, Gino F., a 29-year-old man, has been formally charged with the murder of Nina H., a 30-year-old mother of three children aged 1, 4, and 8. The tragic event occurred on the night of May 19 at approximately 11:40 PM, when Gino allegedly entered Nina's home in the Haunstetten district and shot her four times in the head.

The crime came to light when Nina's eldest daughter found her mother unresponsive, leading to an emergency call placed by the grandmother. Despite immediate assistance, Nina was pronounced dead at the scene. Due to the severity of the case, a special murder commission was set up to investigate the incident.

After nine days, the police arrested Gino F. He was initially detained along with two other men, but the latter were released due to insufficient evidence. The investigative breakthrough came with the discovery of the murder weapon—a semi-automatic handgun—found in a stream along Gino’s escape route. Aside from murder charges, Gino is also accused of illegal firearm possession, facing the possibility of a life sentence.

Details regarding the motive remain unclear, but reports suggest Gino is the stepson of Nina’s former partner and that their relationship had been tense. The oldest daughter's discovery of the crime adds a profoundly tragic dimension to the case, highlighting the impact on the family. The date for the trial has yet to be announced.

This case has drawn attention in the Augsburg community as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the killing of a young mother and her untimely death.