Murder of popular homeless: trial start in Immenstadt!

In the Allgäu, the murder process against a young suspect has started, which is accused of having killed a 53-year-old homeless person. The incident that occurred eight months ago causes great sensation in the region. The accused was 17 years old at the time of the crime, but is now 18 years old.

The public is excluded from the process that takes place before a youth court. The judgment is expected in mid -February 2024. The homeless person was known from the RTL documentary "A Life on the Street" and was considered Germany's most popular homeless.

serious allegations against the accused

The public prosecutor accuses the young person of harassing the victim several times before the crime. On May 7, 2024, the accused is said to have approached the victim with a fist raised and attacked it with several punches. The victim fell to the ground and hit the back of the head, making it a serious brain injury. Although the homeless initially indicated the crime with the police and complained about pain, he later became passed out and died despite an operation in the hospital.

The public prosecutor explains that the accused's actions aimed at demonstrating power and strength. Murder is accused of murder for low motives, in addition he sees other allegations such as an assault attack on enforcement officers, bodily harm and insult.

like the Berliner daily newspaper should have been very popular in the region. The accused, who was 16 years old at the time, is also accused of a predatory motive to have committed the crime. The public prosecutor calls for a long prison sentence.

Witnesses who have observed the incident are invited to the process. The severity of the allegations and the circumstances of the crime continue to ensure great interest and concern in the population.