Germany: Afghan asylum-seeker stands trial for grisly murder An Afghan asylum-seeker is accused of slitting an 85-year-old retiree's throat while he slept. Prosecutors have called the German man's daughter a key witness in the case.

April 29, 2019   

(Deutsche Welle) A German court on Monday opened a trial against a 20-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker for murdering an 85-year-old sleeping pensioner last year in the small town of Wittenburg.

Details of the case:

  • The asylum-seeker is accused of slitting the pensioner’s throat.
  • The Afghan worked as a helper for the 85-year-old man.
  • The pensioner’s daughter, who works at a refugee integration center, is a key witness. She helped the defendant get the job.
  • Prosecutors have ruled out a political or religious motive.

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