Remains of a murder victim's skull identified 17 years post-crime.
In a chilling series of events, an Italian citizen has been convicted for a string of murders that took place in the small German town of Sontheim on the Brenz between 2008 and 2019. The Ellwangen Regional Court handed down the verdict on February 11, 2020, finding the man guilty of three counts: two murders and one manslaughter.
The saga began in 2008 when the Italian citizen killed his Turkish son-in-law, a man who didn't fit into the Italian family in his eyes. The gruesome methods used in the murder included strangulation, dismemberment with chainsaws, and disposal of the body parts. The decapitated body was found in South Tyrol, but it wasn't until DNA tests by the Ellwangen Public Prosecutor's Office in 2019 that the head was confirmed to belong to the same man as the skull found in a garden in Sontheim.
In 2014, the Italian citizen allegedly killed his daughter's new partner, a man who was accused of physically abusing her and their children. The discovery of the head of the body found in South Tyrol was described as a coincidence at the time.
The most recent murder occurred in 2019, when the Italian citizen killed the garage owner out of greed. The garage owner was likely killed for money.
The Italian citizen's two sons were also convicted as accomplices and are serving prison sentences.
In a shocking confession during an interrogation in 2019, the Italian citizen admitted to the crimes. The Ellwangen Public Prosecutor's Office has stated that there will be no further investigations in this case.
It is important to note that there is no well-known or documented case of a serial killer specifically referred to as the "Serial killer in Sontheim" in available public records up to now. This may be due to the recent or local nature of the incidents, resulting in limited or not widely reported information.
This case serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers that can lurk within our communities and the importance of justice being served for the victims and their families. The Italian citizen's conviction brings some closure to the victims' families, but the lasting impact of these horrific crimes will undoubtedly be felt for years to come.
- The heinous crimes committed by the Italian citizen, including murder and manslaughter, have been extensively covered under 'general-news', showcasing the impact of such events on local communities.
- The ongoing investigation and subsequent conviction of the Italian citizen for a spate of killings since 2008 have raised concerns about crime-and-justice in the region, especially as many of the acts transpired during periods of war-and-conflicts and political unrest.
