In a shocking turn of events, French police have arrested a 55-year-old German man after his wife was discovered after 12 years of captivity in their home. The woman, also German, was found in a horrifying state - naked with her head shaved and multiple injuries, including broken bones.

Authorities suspect that she had been subjected to torture during her captivity. The bedroom where she was found was closed off with metal wire, further emphasizing the horrific conditions she endured. The alarm was raised when the 53-year-old woman managed to access a phone and contact police in Wiesbaden, Germany.

The German authorities, in turn, alerted their French colleagues, leading to the rescue operation. The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital due to fractures in both her legs and fingers. Her overall health condition has been described as poor.

The husband, now in police custody, is facing a litany of charges, including kidnapping, aggravated rape, and acts of torture and barbarism. He is believed to have kept a disturbing record of his actions in a diary-like notebook found in the apartment. This notebook details his treatment of his wife and the times he provided her with food.

Neighbors and witnesses expressed shock and disbelief upon learning about the captive woman. Some claimed to have never seen her leave the apartment, while others mentioned hearing screams but attributed them to the husband's claims about his wife's cancer. The extent of this case's isolation and abuse is deeply unsettling.

As investigators work diligently to piece together the details of this harrowing ordeal, the focus remains on providing support and medical care to the victim. The man, described as jobless and believed to have worked in German industry previously, will face the full extent of the law for his heinous crimes. This shocking case highlights the importance of vigilance and reporting suspicious activities to authorities.

It serves as a reminder that captivity and abuse can lurk behind closed doors, even in seemingly ordinary neighborhoods. The victim in this case, now liberated from her torment, will hopefully find solace and healing in the aftermath of this traumatic ordeal.