Köln Court Case: Daughter Accused of Attempted Murder or Assisted Suicide

A 62-year-old woman stands trial for allegedly attempting to kill her dementia-stricken mother, claiming she acted on the mother's request.

The accused, Anke K., is charged with attempted murder and dangerous bodily harm for allegedly administering insulin to her 88-year-old mother twice.
Prosecutors argue that the mother, who suffers from dementia, was injected with insulin in September 2023 and January 2024, leading to life-threatening conditions.
Anke K. claims her actions were at the behest of her mother, who had expressed a desire to end her life due to her deteriorating condition.
Defense statements reveal that the mother had previously attempted suicide twice, which led the daughter to consider insulin as a means to fulfill her mother's wishes.
The trial is complicated by the fact that Anke K. had previously served as a lay judge in the same court, a detail that has been legally reviewed and deemed acceptable.