Lifelong trial for triple murder in Bavarian Langweid, Germany
The court followed the demand of the Prosecution with the verdict. The man was convicted not only of murder but also of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. He had shot at two more neighbors as well. However, they survived.
The defense argued for a limited capacity to bear responsibility due to the man's psychological issues and sentencing him to a time-limited prison term. The court did not follow this.
The seven-year ordeal in the neighborhood dispute led to a lifelong rift between Ms. Langweid and her neighbor from Augsburg. The District Court subsequently took up the case, considering it a serious matter. The man's history of conflicts with neighbors, including the triple homicide, played a significant role in the process. The Public Prosecutor's Office pushed for a stern punishment, citing his repeated acts of violence.
