Trial Begins in Mallorca Over German Tourist's 2022 Death

Two Spanish men are accused of murdering a 20-year-old German by throwing him onto a highway after robbing him.

Tim V., a 20-year-old German tourist, died in October 2022 after being struck by a car on the MA-19 highway in Mallorca.
Initially considered an accident, investigators later determined he was thrown from a vehicle after being robbed, leading to charges of murder against two Spanish men.
Prosecutors allege the suspects exploited Tim's inebriation—he had a blood alcohol level of 2.41 promille—making him unable to resist their actions.
Defense lawyers argue that Tim voluntarily jumped from the moving vehicle, denying any intent to harm him, and claim no DNA evidence ties the suspects to the alleged crime.
The prosecution seeks 25-year prison sentences for the accused and €200,000 in compensation for Tim's family, with a verdict expected by December 9.