The Ritter family, consisting of Karin and her sons Christopher and Norman, have been living in various homeless shelters in Köthen, Germany, for over 25 years. The family is known for their aggressive behavior and has been involved in numerous incidents, including a break-in at the local zoo, where Christopher and an accomplice stole animals and brought them to Karin's apartment. The family has also been accused of animal cruelty, with Norman admitting to killing a rooster and Christopher suspected of killing kittens. The city has tried to renovate their accommodations, but the family has resisted, with Karin refusing to leave her apartment. The family's behavior has led to a ban on keeping animals in their new accommodation, and they have been involved in altercations with construction workers and police. Despite their troubled past, Karin's relationship with Norman appears to have improved, but she has cut ties with Christopher.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Karin Ritter is receiving threats and has had animals stolen from her zoo in Köthen.
2. The break-in occurred at 3:30 pm, half an hour before closing.
3. At least 1,100 animals are kept at the zoo.
4. The stolen animals include rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and two parrots.
5. The perpetrators are from a well-known family in Köthen and include Christopher Ritter.
6. Christopher Ritter is Karin Ritter's son.
7. Jasmin Ritter, Karin's granddaughter, was involved in the theft.
8. The Ritter family has a history of aggression and has been involved in incidents in the past.
9. In 1994, the Ritter sons were involved in a violent incident that injured residents.
10. The family has been living in homeless shelters for 25 years.
11. They have lived in three different homeless shelters during that time.
12. The family has been known to have many pets, including exotic animals.
13. In 2016, the family was living in an accommodation with poor conditions, including no heating and mold.
14. The city of Köthen attempted to renovate the accommodation but was forced to stop due to threats from the Ritter sons.
15. The family was eventually moved to a new accommodation, but not before a confrontation with the police.
16. Norman Ritter, Karin's son, was forced to give up his aquarium due to a ban on keeping animals in the new accommodation.
17. Karin Ritter's relationship with her son Norman has been strained in the past but has improved over time.
18. Norman Ritter was in prison at one point due to a fight.
19. Karin Ritter is currently worried about Norman and is trying to help him.