Ulm - A 15-year-old is standing trial for manslaughter
The incident caused shock in the region: A 15-year-old is accused of killing his 15-year-old girlfriend at the end of last year in a forest near Ulm's district of Wiblingen. The trial against the youth begins at Ulm Court in the morning. He is charged with manslaughter, according to the court's announcement. The trial is taking place in private due to the defendant's age, the court stated in a press release.
The prosecution, according to the court, believes that the 15-year-old asked for his girlfriend at the end of December, shortly after Christmas. He reportedly called the police himself immediately after the crime.
Expected verdict in September
The lifeless teenager was found during a search operation, police and prosecutors reported at the time. She could initially be revived and taken to a hospital. However, she died at the beginning of the year due to the consequences of the crime. The police arrested the 15-year-old near the crime scene and reported this at the time. He did not resist arrest. A motive was not mentioned in his call to the police, it was reported then.
According to the court's press release, the 1st Large Youth Chamber has scheduled 11 days for the trial. With a verdict, it is expected that it will be in September, the court announced. In the main hearing, 28 witnesses are to be heard. A psychiatrist and a forensic examiner have also been summoned. Due to reasons of juvenile protection, the court will make no further statements.
- The incident took place in Baden-Württemberg, specifically in Ulm's district of Wiblingen, which is known in Germany for its popular attractions like the Ulm Minster.
- Despite the severe nature of the crime, the trial is being conducted in private, a decision made by the Juvenile Court to protect the defendant's identity due to his age.
- The police in Baden-Württemberg, known for their diligence and professionalism, played a critical role in the investigation, with the arrest of the suspect near the crime scene.
- The trial has stirred a wave of shock and concern across Germany, with many calling for stricter laws and reforms in the criminal justice system for juveniles charged with manslaughter.
