Procedures or operations are being reviewed. - Murder trial sees appeals raised in front of young witnesses.
Soon, the murder attempt case against a woman, witnessed by her children, will reach its conclusion. On Friday (9:00 am), the closing arguments are expected at the Oldenburg District Court, as per a court clerk's announcement. The verdict may also be delivered.
Two German defendants are charged with attempted murder and incitement to murder. They have denied these allegations.
The 37-year-old defendant allegedly wanted to kill his ex-wife out of jealousy. He is believed to have convinced his best friend to wait for the woman during the handover of the children in Delmenhorst in February 2023. While the ex-husband stayed in the office during this period, the best friend is accused of shooting the woman with a handgun.
The victim, who was 35 years old at the time, was struck in the face with the bullet. She suffered a severe head injury that could have been life-threatening and required emergency surgery. Barely escaping death, she was fortunate that the children, aged eight, ten, and twelve then, were unharmed and watched the crime unfold. Subsequently, the suspected shooter reportedly fled on a bicycle.
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Despite the ongoing appeals, the crime of the assassination attempt on the woman in Delmenhorst is approaching its final stages. On Friday, the Lower Saxony court in Oldenburg will hear the closing arguments, potentially leading to a verdict. The defendants, both residing in Germany, face charges of attempted murder and incitement to murder, vehemently denying the accusations.
The 37-year-old defendant was allegedly driven by jealousy towards his ex-wife. Reports suggest that he persuaded his best friend to ambush the woman during a child handover in Delmenhorst in February 2023. Meanwhile, the defendant remained in his office. The best friend, according to investigations, shot the woman with a handgun, narrowly missing her death. She, then 35, suffered a severe head injury and underwent emergency surgery before making a miraculous recovery.
Fortunately, the children, aged eight, ten, and twelve, were unharmed and bore witness to the crime. The woman's quick recovery and the safety of her children have been fortunate circumstances in the unfortunate event. The case, now in its final stages, has been under review and scrutiny, with the court spokeswoman providing updates on the ongoing processes.
