Janitor in Hot Seat: "Ramona, Why're You Pulling This Shit on Me?!"
Housekeeper confronts widow of suspected killer: "Ramona, what's your reason for this treatment towards me?"
The murder case of Dresden's attorney Peter B. is back in the spotlight.
By Scott S.
Dresden - "Ramona, why are you doing this to me?!" That's what janitor Claus T. (76) repeatedly yelled out in the Dresden Regional Court on Friday morning. Claus vehemently defended himself against accusations from widow Ramona B. (52), with tears in his eyes.
The Lowdown:
- Claus T. defends against accusations from Ramona B.
- Ramona allegedly ran over her husband
- Claus claims he was manipulated by Ramona
- He organized a car for an illegal hunt - unknowingly
- Claus insists he didn't know about Ramona's plan
First Witnesses in Black Widow's Courtroom Drama
"Ramona manipulated me," said Claus, still struggling with the fact that he was deceived by his acquaintance. "I believed her. It all sounded logical to me."
According to Claus, Ramona asked him to provide a car for an illegal hunt. Allegedly, a mate of hers had a pig farm and was paranoid about swine fever spreading to her livestock.
Claus T.: "If Idiocy Were a Crime, I'd Get a Life Sentence"
Ramona wanted to conduct a hunt - without weapons - illegally and with a car. "So, it was obvious the car would get trashed, so I put in a repair request."
He drove the silver GLK without plates on a tow truck to the meeting spot, where Ramona showed up on her bike, grabbed the Benz, and returned an hour later.
"She hopped onto the tow truck, shoved an envelope with 5,000 euros into my car, and peeled out," said Claus, facing charges of accessory and intentionally concealing evidence.
"I never knew about her evil scheme," said Claus, sobbing. "She used me, and took advantage of me." The reason he lied to the cops was because "I wanted to protect her because of the illegal hunt."
"If idiocy were a crime, I'd get a life sentence. But Ramona, what you've done to me, I just can't wrap my head around."
Clarification of the Crime Made Easy
The crime from September 2024 was quickly solved because various parts of the Benz were left behind during the fatal accident. For instance, a piece of the license plate holder, with the car dealership's logo on it.
Now, witnesses will be heard in the trial.
First report: 6th June, 11:08 AM. Update: 12:31 PM.
Featured image: Image montage by Ove Landgraf (3)
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- Black Widow: Could Ramona be Innocent? Defense Explains the Murder of Lawyer Peter BTo provide a detailed response regarding the defense of Janitor Claus T. in the context of the Black Widow trial related to the murder of lawyer Peter B in Klipphausen near Dresden, I would need more specific information about the case. However, I can offer a general perspective on how a defense might be structured in such a scenario.
In cases involving allegations of aiding and abetting, the defense often focuses on several key points:
- Lack of Knowledge: The defendant might argue that they were unaware of the crime being planned or committed. In the context of the Black Widow trial, if Claus T. was not aware of the plot, this could be a crucial defense.
- Lack of Involvement: The defense could emphasize that Claus T. did not assist in the crime in any way. If there is no evidence linking him directly to the planning or execution of the murder, this could help his case.
- Mistaken Identity or Circumstance: If there is any confusion about Claus T.'s role or presence at relevant times, the defense might argue that he was mistakenly identified or that circumstances were misinterpreted.
- Insufficient Evidence: The defense might argue that there is not enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Claus T. aided and abetted in the crime.
- Cooperation with Authorities: If Claus T. has cooperated fully with the investigation, this could be used to argue for leniency or to demonstrate his innocence.
Without specific details about the case, it's difficult to provide a more precise defense strategy. However, these general points can serve as a framework for understanding how such a defense might be constructed. If you have more specific information or context about the trial, I could offer a more detailed analysis.
In the Black Widow trial, janitor Claus T. might argue that he was unaware of Ramona's plan to murder attorney Peter B, thus debunking charges of accessory. Alternatively, he could claim he was deceived by Ramona and manipulated into organizing a car for an illegal hunt, not knowing the true purpose of the vehicle. This defense strategy could also extend to him knowingly concealing evidence, as he might argue he was motivated by a desire to protect Ramona due to the nature of the hunt. However, as the investigation progresses and more evidence is presented, the validity of these arguments will become clear.
