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Rostock Court Sentences 48-Year-Old to Life for Murder of Acquaintance Stabbed 38 Times

The panel ruled the attack met the legal standard of treachery, establishing full culpability despite a two per mille alcohol level.

Das Landgericht Rostock hat einen 48-Jährigen wegen Mordes mit 38 Messerstichen zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt. Das Opfer war ein Bekannter des Manns, wie ein Gerichtssprecher sagte.

Overview

  • The Landgericht Rostock convicted the defendant of murder for the December 17, 2024 killing and imposed a life sentence that is not yet final.
  • Forensic examiners described the assault as a massive 'Übertötung', noting 37 of the 38 wounds struck the neck and chest.
  • The victim was drunk and half-asleep on a couch when the attack began, which the court said left him unable to defend himself.
  • The defendant used a 19.5 cm filleting knife, then called the police himself, which the court cited in finding him insight- and control-capable.
  • Judges followed the sentencing requests of the prosecution and the victim’s counsel, while the defense had sought manslaughter and three years in prison.