Neubrandenburg - Joel case: manslaughter charge against 14-year-old
The public prosecutor's office has brought charges of manslaughter against a 14-year-old suspect in the case of six-year-old Joel from Pragsdorf (Mecklenburg Lake District), who was killed. The indictment was received on December 21, a spokesperson for the Neubrandenburg district court confirmed on Thursday. The "Nordkurier" had previously reported.
The young man is in custody on remand and, according to an expert opinion, is competent to stand trial. According to the Neubrandenburg public prosecutor's office, criminal liability is also possible in view of the degree of maturity.
The 14-year-old is said to have abused and stabbed the child on September 14 last year in a bush at the soccer field in Pragsdorf. The suspect was arrested at the end of September. He had been caught up in contradictions and his DNA was found on the knife used in the crime. The case caused nationwide consternation.
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- The devastating incident in Pragsdorf, Mecklenburg Lake District, has led to a significant increase in discussions about criminality and juvenile justice in Germany, particularly in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- The public prosecutor's office in Neubrandenburg is not only handling the Joel case but also another case involving a clan member who is facing punishment.
- The Lake District, a popular tourist destination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has been shaken by the news of the indictment, causing both locals and tourists to express their concerns about safety.
- Several experts and organizations have been called upon to provide input on the case, including psychologists specializing in youth development and criminality.
- The children in Pragsdorf and the surrounding areas have been affected deeply by this tragic incident, with some expressing fear and anxiety about their safety in their own neighborhoods.
Source: www.stern.de
