Middle of Aschaffenburg - Attempted murder of ex-wife - defendant filed a motion for review
A 39-year-old man, who nearly killed his ex-wife in a knife attack in the heart of Aschaffenburg, is appealing against his life sentence. The defendant admitted at the trial's opening that he attacked his ex-wife with a knife in the city center of Aschaffenburg in January this year, leaving her severely injured. However, he did not explain his motives. The large criminal chamber convicted the man of attempted murder last Tuesday and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court found that the act was premeditated and driven by low motives.
The defendant's behavior towards his family, his view of women, and his understanding of the rule of law, as well as the unjustified and massive violence, were intolerable and in no way acceptable, the court stated.
Prosecution: Revenge for a life felt as bad
The victim, a mother of six, survived the attack by her ex-husband. Her face and upper body are now covered in scars.
The prosecution was convinced that the defendant wanted to take revenge on his ex-wife because she had left him. The man held the victim responsible for his life, which he felt was bad. He was filled with envy and resentment that his ex-wife was happy with their three children while he lived on the streets, according to the indictment.
The man's actions leading to his ex-wife's severe injuries in the attempted murder case were heavily influenced by his feelings of revenge and resentment. The court's judgment acknowledged the premeditated nature of the attempted murder, attributing it to his low motives and intolerable behavior towards women.
