A 17-year-old boy was discovered with life-threatening injuries on a sidewalk in Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia, on January 14th. Despite immediate first aid from police officers and subsequent attempts at resuscitation by paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy revealed that Onur (†17) died as a result of a stab wound to the neck. Following the incident, Angela R. became a person of interest in the investigation, was briefly detained, and then released. She is now the subject of a nationwide manhunt.
The incident occurred around 6:20 PM on Wartburgstraße. Witnesses reported finding the teenager bleeding heavily. Initial investigations focused on Angela R., who was taken into custody near her home. However, she initially claimed she had been attacked by an unknown assailant while on her way to driving school and acted in self-defense. Police quickly discredited this account, establishing that Onur and Angela knew each other and had met on multiple occasions. Angela later admitted to lying, citing fear of her parents.
Investigation Focuses on Angela R.
According to information obtained, Angela R. reportedly confessed to killing Onur behind the abandoned “Christophorus-Heim,” a former youth center, using a knife she found at the location. She initially stated the teenager attempted to sexually assault her despite her resistance. However, this version of events is now being questioned. Police state that analysis of Angela R.’s mobile phone revealed evidence suggesting she “planned, without justifiable cause and treacherously, to kill the deceased with a knife.”
Prosecutor Henner Kruse stated that, due to Angela R.’s age, no further details regarding a potential motive can be released. A warrant for her arrest on suspicion of murder was issued by the Dortmund District Court on January 23rd. Since then, Angela R. has been at large, and her parents’ home has been under surveillance.
Police Release Photos, Seek Public Assistance
Police and prosecutors have now released photographs of Angela R. to the public, appealing for assistance in locating her. She is described as approximately 1.59 meters tall, with brown hair and brown eyes, a slim build, and speaks with a Russian accent. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Recklinghausen Police Department at 0800 2361550.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of Angela R.?
Angela R. is currently a fugitive from justice, the subject of a nationwide manhunt after a warrant was issued for her arrest on suspicion of murder.
What was the initial explanation given by Angela R. regarding the incident?
Angela R. initially claimed she was attacked by an unknown assailant while on her way to driving school and acted in self-defense, but police quickly determined this account to be false.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred on Wartburgstraße in Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia, on January 14th.
As the search for Angela R. continues, it remains to be seen what further information will come to light and how this case will ultimately unfold.
