Mental illness as the cause: drama after fire in Wertheim

Mental illness as the cause: drama after fire in Wertheim

In a sensational procedure in Wertheim, a 46-year-old woman is brought to trial for serious arson. According to Main-echo June a fire in her apartment as she ignored and fled the flames of her mattress. Previous behavioral problems, which confirmed several neighbors and police officers, indicate increasing psychological instability. The accused had already noticed several times because of resistance to the police and attacks from their social environment. Expert Iris Schick found that the accused suffers from a bipolar affective disorder and shows no insight into her illness. The negotiation is important because it is not a punishment, but about the protection of society. Treatment in the enforcement of measures could threaten, since the expert sees a danger to third parties, no corresponding measures should be taken.

process for the killed firefighter in Marbach

Another dramatic process revolves around the death of a firefighter in Marbach. As the Stuttgarter Nachrichten reported, an expert found that 28-year-old Lena E. did not die of the consequences of a fire, but was suffocated-an act that her 29-year-old partner has probably committed. Evidence like bruises indicate violence, and the defendant is accused of having laid a fire to cover up his deed. This severe indictment includes homicide and arson, the focus of the crime scenes and the possible danger of many people. The process is to be continued on July 12th with the final plea, the judgment is expected this month.