Death trip in Mannheim: Who is the murderer behind the tragedy?

Death trip in Mannheim: Who is the murderer behind the tragedy?

Mannheim, Deutschland - in Mannheim, the fear is bubbling after a shocking death on Rosenmontag, in which a 40-year-old German, Alexander S. from Ludwigshafen, raced into a crowd with his car. In the cruel incident, two people were killed and eleven more injured. When the public prosecutor speculates that the perpetrator mental problems could have played a role, an ecumenical prayer in the "City Church Concordia" is scheduled for Tuesday evening. This is led by Catholic and Protestant clergymen, while Mayor Christian Specht will also be present, as the side of the Catholic City Dean Council reports.

The alleged perpetrator is no stranger: he has numerous criminal records, including bodily harm and an incident of drunkenness in traffic. In addition, his social conditions seem to be worrying: he lived alone, was single and had no children, as prosecutor Romeo Schüssler announced. When he was arrested, he managed to shoot himself into his mouth with a shotgun. He is currently being treated in the hospital, where investigators hope to be able to hear him today. A striking piece of paper that was found in the perpetrator's car could provide information about his plans. There are calculations on the braking distance and response times, and the leaf was decorated with a laughing face and hearts, which raises questions about the motifs, said Mannheim24.

Investigations and possible motifs

against Alexander S. is determined for two -time murder and multiple attempted murder. According to the public prosecutor, he had intentionally committed the crime, without recognizable extremist or religious motives, which the investigators initially found. The city of Mannheim is still in shock, and the department stores remained closed the day after the incident. At a time when the grief and horror are great, the churches in the city mobilize to a prayer that is supposed to donate hope and solidarity while the investigation is deepened.