Preventive detention for Raphael M. following Nasenweg murder in Basel
Basel District Court has sentenced Raphael M., who stabbed a woman to death in Basel in June 2024, to life imprisonment followed by preventive detention.
Preventive detention for Raphael M. following Nasenweg murder in Basel
Basel District Court has sentenced Raphael M. to life imprisonment followed by preventive detention for wilful homicide. The offence occurred on 13 June 2024 on Nasenweg in Basel, when the defendant attacked and killed a 36-year-old woman with a knife. The weapon used came from the victim's kitchen.
The judge emphasised in her ruling that Raphael M. deliberately sought out the woman to kill her. The defendant had previously threatened to kill the woman. The defence argued for killing on demand, but the court rejected this. No agreement was reached between the parties.
During the trial, there were moving moments in the courtroom. The defendant's mother encountered the victim's daughters. The eldest daughter made a personal statement and called on the judge to tell the truth. She emphasised that her mother did not have to die.
Preventive detention was ordered because the court found a high risk of reoffending. The defendant is considered dangerous and unrepentant. The defence has announced it will appeal.
Source: Google News CH — Crime (de)