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Related: About this forumAmerican man admits to attacking 2 US tourists and killing one of them near a famous German castle
Source: Associated Press
American man admits to attacking 2 US tourists and killing one of them near a famous German castle
Updated 10:37 AM EST, February 19, 2024
BERLIN (AP) An American man on Monday admitted to charges of murder and rape after he allegedly pushed two U.S. women down a ravine, fatally injuring one of them near Germanys Neuschwanstein castle last year.
The 31-year-old defendant admitted to the charges during the start of his trial, the German news agency dpa reported. Defendants in the German legal system do not formally enter pleas to charges.
The defendant has committed an unfathomable crime, defense lawyer Philip Mueller said in a statement. The defendant, whose name hasnt been released in line with German privacy rules, confirmed that his lawyers statement was correct but did not answer any questions.
The defendant is charged with murder, rape with fatal consequences, attempted murder and possession of child pornography. Murder charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison in Germany.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/germany-trial-murder-neuschwanstein-castle-2ec3c42984dfc08b1f3d233b4fcac8e3
MOMFUDSKI
(5,811 posts)our violence now.
whathehell
(29,111 posts)They have their own criminals.
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(8,892 posts)Murders per million people:
Germany- 8.5
America- 42
Rapes per million people:
Germany- 94.5
America- 274
Yes, we ARE exporting our violence now
(Stats from https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/compare/Germany/United-States/Crime/Violent-crime)
whathehell
(29,111 posts)One freak does not a trend make..American tourists die at the hands of foreign nationals too.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2017/08/03/the-no-1-reason-why-americans-arent-returning-from-trips-abroad/
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(8,892 posts)....the U.S. has a much more violent population than probably most other tourist destination countries.
That's certainly true in this case.
whathehell
(29,111 posts)except your original claim that the US is "exporting violence" and I've done so -- If you don't want to read the link provided, at least read my post.
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(8,892 posts)whathehell
(29,111 posts)Think. Again.
(8,892 posts)...American tourists dying while swimming because foreign countries have less lifeguards, right?
whathehell
(29,111 posts)Try again.
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(8,892 posts)3:59 PM
One freak does not a trend make..American tourists die at the hands of foreign nationals too.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2017/08/03/the-no-1-reason-why-americans-arent-returning-from-trips-abroad/
Perhaps you posted the wrong article in it?
In any case, there is no denying that the U.S. has a much more violent population than Germany so our tourism TO Germany is indeed exporting more violent people to that country.
whathehell
(29,111 posts)Hint: Most violent Americans don't go 'touring' in Germany or anywhere else beyond our borders.
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(8,892 posts)...what an odd thought.
whathehell
(29,111 posts)Think. Again.
(8,892 posts)...but I never read that that psychology leads to a being adverse to travel before. Interesting.
whathehell
(29,111 posts)to be familiar with Demographics.
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(8,892 posts)whathehell
(29,111 posts)and demographics Is an important aspect of that discussion.
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(8,892 posts)Have a great night.
whathehell
(29,111 posts)Do yourself a favor and look up the definition of "demographics". I think that will help you understand.
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(8,892 posts)whathehell
(29,111 posts)but it sure as hell isn"t me!
no_hypocrisy
(46,312 posts)Not much tolerance for exceptions or explanations.