Best-selling German author found murdered on her houseboat
A tragic incident shook the city of Hamburg as bestselling German author, Alexandra Fröhlich, was found murdered on her houseboat. The 58-year-old novelist was discovered lifeless by her relatives, with authorities suspecting that she died as a result of violence. Fröhlich’s son found her body and the police believe she was killed between midnight and 5.30 a.m.
The investigation into Fröhlich’s death is ongoing, with police searching for possible suspects. German media reported that Fröhlich was killed by massive violence and had been shot. She resided on a houseboat in the Moorfleet district of Hamburg, where her body was found.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, police divers scoured the Elbe River for any potential evidence, including a murder weapon, but the results of the search remain unclear. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the crime.
Alexandra Fröhlich was a renowned author, with her books “My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes” and “People Always Die” making it to Spiegel’s bestseller list. Her works were praised for their unique blend of West-East satire, offering readers a humorous escape from reality.
The news of Fröhlich’s murder has sent shockwaves through the literary community and beyond. Hamburg Police have yet to provide further details on the case, but the investigation is ongoing. For now, the city remains in mourning for the loss of a talented writer whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
