German shot - A man from Fulda in South Africa was shot - trial continued
The process regarding the shooting of a tourist from Fulda, Germany, in South Africa is entering its fourth day. Three men are charged with murder, attempted murder, illegal weapon and ammunition possession, robbery, and attempted robbery. Witnesses have been heard in the court in the small town of Kabokweni near the Kruger-National Park since Monday.
Approximately two years ago, on October 3, 2022, the day of German Unity, the three suspects, aged 26, 37, and 39, are alleged to have robbed the Fulda tourist, his wife, and two other Germans on their way to a lodge in the Kruger-National Park. According to police reports, when the tourists refused to get out of the car near the Numbi Gate entrance to the famous national park and locked the doors, one of the suspects opened fire on the driver. The 67-year-old man died.
The defense pleaded not guilty at the trial's onset. The accused chose to remain silent. Two witnesses for the prosecution and a police officer were heard during the first four trial days. The defense attorneys conducted cross-examinations. On Tuesday, the judge, prosecutor, and defense also visited the crime scene to verify witness statements.
In total, ten witnesses are expected to testify by August 2nd, and the closing statements will be read afterwards. The judge will deliver the judgment, according to the prosecutor, at a later, yet unknown time.
- This unfortunate incident occurred during a tourist trip to the renowned Krüger-National-Park in South Africa, a popular destination for both local and international tourists, including residents from Hesse, Germany, like the victim from Fulda.
- The Day of German Unity, celebrated annually on October 3, saw an unfortunate turn of events as three South African men were accused of committing a series of crimes, including murder, in Hesse's Fulda region, while on vacation in the Kruger-National-Park.
- The court proceedings for the three South African men charged with Mord, or murder, and several other criminal offenses in Germany continue, with the tourism industry in Hesse, Germany, closely following the ongoing criminality case.
- Despite the tragic loss of life and other charges against them, including robbery and illegal weapon possession, the three South African men maintain their innocence, remaining silent during their trial in the small South African town of Kabokweni near the Kruger-National-Park.
- As the justice system in South Africa moves forward with the process, the tourism industry in Fulda and Hesse, Germany, hopes that the identify and prosecution of these alleged criminals will contribute to a safer tourism experience for future visitors to the Kruger-National-Park and other destinations.
- In the aftermath of the court trial, many are hoping for a swift resolution to this case, bringing closure to the families of the victims and others impacted by the events that unfolded during the Day of German Unity on Oct 3, 2022, in South Africa.
