In December 2022, Okba Michael B. stabbed a 14-year-old girl in Illerkirchberg, seriously injuring her 13-year-old friend. On the third day of the trial, the survivor describes the day of the crime. In addition, experts report on the injuries suffered by victims and perpetrators and clarify the question of culpability.
“He greeted us. A polite, quick hello. Then I felt a thump.” Nala’s voice (name changed) booms through the speakers of a television in the courtroom at the Ulm Regional Court. A childish, shy voice. Nala tells what happened on the morning of December 5, 2022 in Illerkirchberg near Ulm. What happened just before her best friend, 14-year-old Ece S., was killed. Her testimony was recorded in the run-up to the third day of the hearing. The 13-year-old witness is in special need of protection, the testimony in the courtroom could re-traumatize her. The viewers only hear the sound. Only those involved in the process see the associated video.