Title: Mother Facing Trial for Alleged Double Homicide of Sons
In Mannheim District Court, a 44-year-old woman stands trial for the alleged murder of her two sons, ages 7 and 9. The heart-wrenching incident is said to have taken place at their home in Hockenheim near Heidelberg on Holy Saturday.
The woman, without uttering a word, began the trial with the pivotal question of her mental state during the time of the crime still unanswered. Her estranged husband sheds light on their family dynamics.
Prosecution's Case: Sinister Homicides
The public prosecutor alleges the woman committed two sinister homicides. According to the accusation, she developed a personality disorder due to brain damage, assuming her ex-husband was harming their children. In her mind, the boys were in grave danger from him, and she believed killing them was the only solution.
The children primarily resided with their father since 2020, living apart from their mother due to their separation. They were set to visit their mother during the Easter holiday.
The woman is claimed to have drugged her sons on Holy Saturday with a variety of medications. Subsequently, she suffocated the two boys and left wounds on their heads, allegedly recounting her actions in an email to the police and attempting suicide, per the indictment.
The Touch and Go of a Marital Relationship
The father described the ups and downs of their marriage and the subsequent tense atmosphere, with the woman exhibiting violent outbursts several times towards him. These instances intensified towards the end, leaving the father feeling overwhelmed and unhappy.
Domestic Court Involvement
In 2018, the couple separated and filed for divorce. The children spent their weekends with their mother, a situation she resisted. After a single visit, she refused to relinquish the children, leading to the father losing contact with his sons for eight months. He sought the family court's help and ultimately obtained residency rights.
Although aware of her accusations regarding his harmful influence towards the children, he vehemently maintained his innocence and claimed he had never physically abused his sons.
Police Testimony and court proceedings
A forensic technician and three police officers involved in the incident provided their testimonies. They described the chaotic scene, with the woman threatening police officers with a blank-firing pistol and attempting to harm herself. After calling the police due to her email, they arrived at the scene and found the two boys dead in their cribs.
The court is scheduled to hold five more hearings until January 8, pinpointing the defendant's state of mind at the time of the alleged murders.
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