A US man hurled two female American tourists 165ft down a ravine near a world-famous German castle

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killing one after he sexually assaulted her and her companion tried to fight him off, reports have claimed.

The horrific attack happened on Wednesday at Neuschwanstein castle, said to have been the inspiration for Disney's 'Cinderella' castle. The man was later arrested and is being investigated for murder, attempted murder and one sexual offence.

Footage from the scene purportedly showed him being led away in handcuffs.

The two women, aged 21 and 22, met the man, 30, near the Marienbrücke bridge, a narrow footbridge that at its highest point crosses 300ft above the gorge and offers stunning views of the castle.

The man allegedly persuaded them to follow him down a secluded trail that led to a good lookout point, where he 'physically attacked' the 21-year-old.

When her friend tried to intervene, he allegedly choked her and pushed her down a steep slope. Police believe 'an attempted sexual offence' was then committed against the 21-year-old, before she was also pushed down the slope.

She fell next to her friend some 165ft below. The pair were airlifted away, but the 21-year-old woman died in a hospital overnight, while her 22-year-old companion is still being treated for her injuries, according to German media reports.

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The suspect fled the scene, but was caught after a massive police operation involving 25 emergency vehicles on Wednesday afternoon and taken to a police station in nearby Fuessen, it added.

A witness video posted online showed a man in a T-shirt, jeans and a baseball cap being led away in handcuffs by police, while another clip showed one of the victims being airlifted out of the ravine by a mountain rescue helicopter.

The video - filmed from above the ravine - also showed officials from the German mountain rescue service down in the gorge, working to save the women.

According to local police, the pair encountered the 30-year-old American tourist on a trail on or near the Marienbrücke bridge, which is hugely popular as it offers a view of the 19th century Neuschwanstein castle - which sees around 1.4 million visitors per year, and around 6,000 per day in summer.

He then brought them to a hidden trail leading to a viewpoint, and attacked the 21-year-old, said police. When the 22-year-old intervened, the man choked her and pushed her down a steep slope.

'According to the current state of knowledge, an attempted sexual offence to the detriment of the 21-year-old must be assumed,' said police in a statement in English.

The 21-year-old was also pushed down the slope, where she came to rest after falling nearly 50 metres, they added.

Criminal police have taken over the investigation into attempted murder and murder, as well as a sexual offence, with the current focus on reconstructing exactly how the incident took place, police said.

Under German law, suspects must be brought before a judge at a closed-doors hearing by the end of the calendar day after their arrest if investigators intend to keep them in custody.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...e-German-castle-tourist-spot-killing-one.html
 

It just beggars belief doesn't it?... not just the murders themselves horrific tho' they are, but that 2 young girls, probably on their first trip abroad alone ..would never cross their mind that in a completely different country to their own, that they would suffer death and injury at the hands of a fellow countryman... just horrific...

Sadly the German sentencing is similar to the UK... life means 15 years out after 10... unless the court deems the person to be a threat to all humanity in which case he could be imprisoned in a mental asylum for the rest of his days.. I hope he is...

It'll be interesting to learn if the girls and the murdering scum... lived anywhere near each other in the USA
 
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hollydolly said:
Sadly the German sentencing is similar to the UK... life means 15 years out after 10... unless the court deems the person to be a threat to all humanity in which case he could be imprisoned in a mental asylum for the rest f his days.. I hope he is...

It'll be interesting to learn if the girls and the murdering scum... lived anywhere near each other in the USA
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If he is American and the girls American it is possible for him to be tried and punished here. That seems to me to be a solution to the out in 10 years problem. Don't know that it would happen, but maybe it should.

(b)Offense.—
A person who, being a national of the United States, kills or attempts to kill a national of the United States while such national is outside the United States but within the jurisdiction of another country shall be punished as provided under sections 1111, 1112, and 1113.

(c)Limitations on Prosecution.—
(1)No prosecution may be instituted against any person under this section except upon the written approval of the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, or an Assistant Attorney General, which function of approving prosecutions may not be delegated. No prosecution shall be approved if prosecution has been previously undertaken by a foreign country for the same conduct.
(2)No prosecution shall be approved under this section unless the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the conduct took place in a country in which the person is no longer present, and the country lacks the ability to lawfully secure the person’s return. A determination by the Attorney General under this paragraph is not subject to judicial review.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1119
 
Alligatorob said:
If he is American and the girls American it is possible for him to be tried and punished here. That seems to me to be a solution to the out in 10 years problem. Don't know that it would happen, but maybe it should.

(b)Offense.—
A person who, being a national of the United States, kills or attempts to kill a national of the United States while such national is outside the United States but within the jurisdiction of another country shall be punished as provided under sections 1111, 1112, and 1113.

(c)Limitations on Prosecution.—
(1)No prosecution may be instituted against any person under this section except upon the written approval of the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, or an Assistant Attorney General, which function of approving prosecutions may not be delegated. No prosecution shall be approved if prosecution has been previously undertaken by a foreign country for the same conduct.
(2)No prosecution shall be approved under this section unless the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the conduct took place in a country in which the person is no longer present, and the country lacks the ability to lawfully secure the person’s return. A determination by the Attorney General under this paragraph is not subject to judicial review.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1119
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Oh I sincerely hope so... which will mean he'll likely never be released..
 
Remy said:
No never the bridge. Just the castle in the 70's when I was in high school. Have you been there hollydolly?
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No, I haven't Remy.. never heard of it until today tbh. I lived and worked in Frankfurt for a short time, and that's about all of Germany I've seen..
 
Seems most of the comments are about retribution (blood lust). What about people exercising good judgement and not going off with strangers especially in foreign countries.

This seems almost like the Natalee Holloway situation where she just went off with a local instead of staying within safe protection of her fellow students/chaperones.
 
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Can't figure those wokes? They are often handed everything on a silver plater. They stand to inherit millions from my "crazy" generation that worked themselves to death and they still are not happy.

Sometimes I wonder if starring 16 hours/day into smartphones makes them a bit crazy? I hope I'm wrong because I know there are young people working hard and doing well in our society. Yet, there are just too many crazies!
 
Nosy Bee-54 said:
Seems most of the comments are about retribution (blood lust). What about people exercising good judgement and not going off with strangers especially in foreign countries.

This seems almost like the Natalee Holloway situation where she just went off with a local instead of staying within safe protection of her fellow students/chaperones.
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How about not blaming the victims! They were 2 young women that were too trusting.
 
davey said:
he/she does have a point though - one does need to be prudently careful on holidays with so many strangers around and particularly if drinking is pursued as well?
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I agree we need to teach our young people good life skills to avoid dangerous situations.
No victim blaming here. Only lessons learned. Sadly, too late for some.

Oh, and also, There But for the Grace of God.............
 
Packerjohn said:
Can't figure those wokes? They are often handed everything on a silver plater. They stand to inherit millions from my "crazy" generation that worked themselves to death and they still are not happy.

Sometimes I wonder if starring 16 hours/day into smartphones makes them a bit crazy? I hope I'm wrong because I know there are young people working hard and doing well in our society. Yet, there are just too many crazies!
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well there is that... but if I was forced to choose one thing that might be unhinging people..( aside from drugs and alcohol).. I'd be looking at whatever is going into our food..
 

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