Understand. In memory of Kirsten Sahling. The Gedenkstein Kirsten Sahling stands as a stark reminder of a tragic event. It marks the spot where Kirsten Sahling was murdered on June 20 2009.
Kirsten Sahling was jogging in the Spandauer Forst. A white-clad young man on a red bicycle attacked her. She managed to call for help but died from her injuries that same day.
The Gedenkstein Kirsten Sahling is more than just a marker. It is a symbol of loss and remembrance. The stone features a brass plate with an inscription. It reads “You are missing with your love and clarity and we draw from your courage to live”. A cross stands beside the inscription.
Initially a different memorial marked the site. It was unveiled on October 4 2009. This earlier memorial was a concrete base with a black acrylic plate. It included a photo of Kirsten and the words “Why?”. Her husband Jochen wrote “Here on June 20 2009 my beloved wife Kirsten was insidiously murdered!”. He expressed his shock and eternal love for Kirsten.
Kirsten dedicated her life to those in great health and emotional distress. She led a fulfilling life after overcoming cancer. This makes her senseless death at 39 all the more tragic.
The Gedenkstein Kirsten Sahling is located near the Kuhlake in Jagen 31. It is about 50 meters south of the junction with Jagen 32 and 44/45.
Even though years have passed the crime remains unsolved. The police investigated over 900 tips. A surveillance video captured the suspect but he was never identified. The video shows a young man in white clothing riding a red bicycle. The police still seek information about the case. They are looking for anyone who remembers a young man matching the description. He would have been seen cycling in the Spandau-Nord area or the Spandauer Forst around that time.
Kirsten Sahling worked as a psychologist in oncology at the Charité hospital. She was jogging with her husband that morning. While he ran ahead she stayed behind to warm up. The attacker approached her then.
The Gedenkstein Kirsten Sahling serves as a place for reflection. It reminds us of Kirsten’s life and the unsolved mystery of her death. The inscription urges us to remember her love clarity and courage. It is a call for justice and a testament to enduring love. The Gedenkstein Kirsten Sahling is a powerful reminder of a life stolen too soon.