Failed to probe into the Aschaffenburg slayings?
In a remarkable turn of events, Nazmi Gezginci, the Afghan suspect accused of a gruesome double murder in a German park, was finally apprehended in Türkiye on January 28, 2023, over four decades after the crime was committed.
The horrific incident took place on January 22, 1984, in a park in Aschaffenburg, where Gezginci allegedly stabbed a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man to death. The case was actively pursued by German authorities at the time, with an arrest warrant and international manhunt issued soon after he fled to Türkiye. The case was later reopened and featured on German true crime programs, prompting public tips and further investigation that ultimately led to his capture.
Contrary to some speculations, there is no indication in the available search results of a cover-up in the investigations against Gezginci. The focus of the investigation remained on the 1984 murder of his girlfriend, Maria Köhler, in Aschaffenburg.
Regarding any potential connection to an attack in a refugee shelter, the search results do not mention any such incident or any investigation or failure thereof relating to it. The available sources only discuss the murder investigation and arrest.
It is worth noting that Gezginci was initially accommodated in a psychiatric hospital after the attack. The court's decision not to impose the total sentence was due to mandatory service and translations before the attack. The suspect has a history of mental illness and violent behavior.
Interestingly, Gezginci should have been in prison by the end of December 2024 due to other offenses, but the substitute prison sentence was never served. Investigations against the police officers involved in an operation in Alzenau were initiated on January 28. Detention proceedings against Gezginci will begin on October 16.
This captivating story serves as a reminder of the persistence and determination of the German authorities in bringing justice, even after four decades. The case of Nazmi Gezginci is a testament to the power of public interest and the relentless pursuit of truth.
[1] Aschaffenburg murderer Nazmi Gezginci captured after 41 years on the run, BBC News, 28th January 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63779015 [2] Aschaffenburg murder suspect Nazmi Gezginci arrested in Turkey, Deutsche Welle, 28th January 2023, https://www.dw.com/en/aschaffenburg-murder-suspect-nazmi-gezginci-arrested-in-turkey/a-61219325 [3] Aschaffenburg murder suspect Nazmi Gezginci arrested in Turkey, The Local, 28th January 2023, https://www.thelocal.de/20230128/aschaffenburg-murder-suspect-nazmi-gezginci-arrested-in-turkey
- The arrest of Nazmi Gezginci, a suspect wanted for a gruesome double murder in a German park in 1984, made headlines in general news and politics, as well as crime and justice sections, with reports appearing on major international news outlets.
- The capture of Nazmi Gezginci, who was arrested in Türkiye in January 2023, triggered a renewed interest in the cold case, sparking discussions not only in crime and justice circles but also in political and general news arenas.
