Trial begins after deadly Mannheim attack:
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Trial Opens for Mannheim Deadly Amok IncidentEight months after the attack, Alexander S. faces charges for a rampage that killed two and injured 14 in Mannheim.
Key FactsOct 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- On Rose Monday, Alexander S. drove at speeds up to 80 km/h through Mannheim’s pedestrian zone, causing two fatalities and 14 injuries.
- The defendant suffers from a long-term mental illness and claimed to have acted out of anger and despair.
- The trial centers on his legal responsibility at the time and potential placement in a psychiatric facility.
- No political motives were found, though authorities are investigating possible right-wing extremist influences.
When you realize you've narrowly escaped a catastrophe, those fears come rushing back.— Ulrich Nellen, emergency chaplain, speaking about the fears of people after the rampage.
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