Hamburg, Germany — Best-selling German author Alexandra Fröhlich, 58, was found dead on her houseboat in the early hours of Tuesday morning, in what police are now treating as a homicide.
According to Hamburg police, Fröhlich’s lifeless body was discovered by one of her three sons aboard her houseboat on Holzhafenufer in the Moorfleet district. Authorities estimate she was killed sometime between midnight and 5:30 a.m.
A statement released by police confirmed that Alexandra Fröhlich died “as a result of violence.” While details remain limited due to the ongoing investigation, German media outlet NDR reported that the novelist was killed with “massive violence” and had been shot.
Police hunt for suspect in Alexandra Fröhlich’s Murder
Police divers have since been deployed to search the Elbe River for a possible murder weapon and additional evidence, though no findings have been made public.
Law enforcement is urging members of the public to come forward with any information or suspicious observations that may aid in solving the crime.
Alexandra Fröhlich was well-known for her satirical and poignant novels, including My Russian Mother-in-Law and Other Catastrophes and People Always Die, both of which appeared on the Spiegel bestseller list. Her works, often praised for their wit and sharp social commentary, earned her acclaim across German-speaking countries.
Investigations are ongoing, and police have yet to name any suspects.
Source: The Guardian, NDR, Fox News Digital
