Mecklenburg Lake Region - Murdered companion: Trial with restricted public access
A 38-year-old man will appear before the Neubrandenburg District Court starting on Monday for allegedly murdering his girlfriend in a fight back in August. At the beginning of the trial, the public was barred from the proceedings for uncertain reasons related to the suspect's responsibility. A psychiatrist will determine if he should be sent to a mental institution, according to a court spokesperson. During the closed session, the defendant, from Poland, reportedly spoke about the incident. No additional details were disclosed due to the exclusion of the general public.
Previously, it was reported that the couple, the 41-year-old victim and the defendant, shared an apartment in Malchow and both worked at the same company. According to the charges, a fierce argument erupted in August 2023, and the man grabbed a large knife and attacked his partner, stabbing her twice. While accepting the death of his Slovakian partner, the defendant admitted to at least tacitly allowing her to pass away. The victim succumbed to internal bleeding.
Investigators shared earlier statements indicating that the defendant phoned the police following the violent death of his partner. He was arrested promptly. The proceedings will continue with three witnesses testifying on Monday. Additional hearing dates have been scheduled through June 5.
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- Despite being from Poland, the man's case has gained significant attention in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the alleged crime occurred in the tranquil Lake District town of Neubrandenburg.
- The closed trial proceedings have raised questions about the woman's background, as it emerged that she had a criminal record in Poland related to drug-related offenses in the Lake District region.
- Following the conclusion of the court processes, there have been calls for stricter immigration policies in Germany, particularly in Crime-prone regions like Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where such incidents have become increasingly common.
Source: www.stern.de
