Judgment expected in Schrozberg murder trial: 37-year-old to be sentenced for killing his wife
At Ellwangen Regional Court, a judgment is expected on Wednesday against a family man who shot his wife behind their jointly-operated kebab shop. The prosecution alleges premeditated murder; the defence argues for manslaughter.
Judgment expected in Schrozberg murder trial
At Ellwangen Regional Court, judgment could be handed down on Wednesday against a 37-year-old man from Schrozberg (Schwäbisch Hall district), according to swr.de. The defendant has admitted to shooting his wife in February behind their jointly-operated kebab shop. However, the legal consequences of his actions remain disputed.
The prosecution alleges premeditated murder against the man. It bases its charge on base motives and maintains that jealousy was the motive. The defendant allegedly lay in wait for his wife and killed her with several shots. His defence counsel, by contrast, argues for manslaughter: his client acted on impulse during a quarrel and was in a state of emotional emergency.
On Wednesday, the prosecution and defence are to present their closing arguments first. The judgment could follow thereafter. The trial was temporarily jeopardised after a lay judge fell asleep during proceedings – the defence had raised an objection of bias. The court rejected the application, and the controversial weapons report was subsequently repeated.
The killing has shaken the small town of Schrozberg. There is widespread shock amongst residents, according to media reports. Numerous townspeople have expressed sympathy, and a fundraising campaign for the surviving family has also been launched.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)