Statement in Murder Trial: Defendant Reports Attack - Man on Trial for Wife's Murder, Claims Self-Defence
A 45-year-old man from Espelkamp is on trial for the murder of his 43-year-old wife. The crime took place in Bielefeld on the night of April 19, with the defendant admitting to inflicting 32 stab wounds to her upper body.
The defendant maintains he acted in self-defense, claiming his wife attacked him first. He stated he was struck in the abdomen and felt intense pain before retaliating with a kitchen knife. However, prosecutors argue that the defendant could not tolerate his wife maintaining contact with her relatives and friends, suggesting a motive for the crime.
The defendant called the police after the incident, leading to his arrest. Authorities initially believed the defendant's serious abdominal wound was self-inflicted, but this has since been called into question. The couple had reportedly argued over an upcoming trip to visit relatives in the Netherlands prior to the fatal incident.
The defendant's trial continues, with the prosecution pushing for a murder conviction. The defense insists the defendant acted in self-defense. The court will determine the fate of the accused based on the evidence presented.
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