An Iranian refugee has been arrested in [Germany](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/germany/) on suspicion of killing his teacher, who was described as being “like a mama” to asylum seekers.
Police said the body of Isabelle D, who has not been fully named under German privacy laws, was discovered by walkers near the River Neckar in the southern town of Nürtingen on Oct 20, just a few metres from her apartment.
They have since arrested a 39-year-old refugee on suspicion of killing Isabelle, who was reportedly the man’s German teacher.
Isabelle, 66, was also a fierce opponent of the Iranian regime, and frequently posted on social media about women there being forced to wear the hijab.
According to Bild, a German newspaper, Isabelle was a well-known teacher and volunteer at the Oberboihingen asylum seeker accommodation centre, where residents described her as “like a mama”.
She is said to have helped the asylum seekers with language lessons, encouragement and field trips, including to the production house of a local newspaper.
> Asylum seekers in the Oberboihingen centre appear to have disliked the suspect, describing him as anti-social and trying to borrow money.
Could be retroactively saying “we never liked that guy”, so it would be safe to be skeptical about that part
On the flip side, it’s likely he did ask for money repeatedly as that’s more of a specific detail, though on its own it isn’t enough to draw a clear picture
Could be to send money back to family, could be for illicit substances, could be to grab a bite to eat, could be anything
> The suspect was also a violin player and earnt money from making and repairing instruments, according to media reports.
By all accounts, that’s a moderately well-adjusted person. A job, a hobby, something that requires interacting with society (somewhat atleast)
> “The Iranian was constantly starting arguments with the other residents in the accommodation,”
Judging by the victim actively championing their views on social media, it’s possible they butted heads often
I’d round down the most likely motive to a grudge over an argument (or several), before acting out in rage. I really don’t buy the money angle, though it could be a factor in his animosity if she rejected giving him money repeatedly
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***The Telegraph reports:***
An Iranian refugee has been arrested in [Germany](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/germany/) on suspicion of killing his teacher, who was described as being “like a mama” to asylum seekers.
Police said the body of Isabelle D, who has not been fully named under German privacy laws, was discovered by walkers near the River Neckar in the southern town of Nürtingen on Oct 20, just a few metres from her apartment.
They have since arrested a 39-year-old refugee on suspicion of killing Isabelle, who was reportedly the man’s German teacher.
Isabelle, 66, was also a fierce opponent of the Iranian regime, and frequently posted on social media about women there being forced to wear the hijab.
According to Bild, a German newspaper, Isabelle was a well-known teacher and volunteer at the Oberboihingen asylum seeker accommodation centre, where residents described her as “like a mama”.
She is said to have helped the asylum seekers with language lessons, encouragement and field trips, including to the production house of a local newspaper.
**Read more:** [**https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/28/iranian-refugee-arrested-over-murder-of-german-teacher/**](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/28/iranian-refugee-arrested-over-murder-of-german-teacher/)
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> Asylum seekers in the Oberboihingen centre appear to have disliked the suspect, describing him as anti-social and trying to borrow money.
Could be retroactively saying “we never liked that guy”, so it would be safe to be skeptical about that part
On the flip side, it’s likely he did ask for money repeatedly as that’s more of a specific detail, though on its own it isn’t enough to draw a clear picture
Could be to send money back to family, could be for illicit substances, could be to grab a bite to eat, could be anything
> The suspect was also a violin player and earnt money from making and repairing instruments, according to media reports.
By all accounts, that’s a moderately well-adjusted person. A job, a hobby, something that requires interacting with society (somewhat atleast)
> “The Iranian was constantly starting arguments with the other residents in the accommodation,”
Judging by the victim actively championing their views on social media, it’s possible they butted heads often
I’d round down the most likely motive to a grudge over an argument (or several), before acting out in rage. I really don’t buy the money angle, though it could be a factor in his animosity if she rejected giving him money repeatedly
Why is this “geopolitical”?
Sounds like a typical r/Europe post
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