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Life for murderer of nine-year-old Valeriia: act of revenge on the way to school!
A Moldovan man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of nine-year-old Valeriia after the crime took place in Germany in 2024.
Life for murderer of nine-year-old Valeriia: act of revenge on the way to school!
The terrible murder of nine-year-old Valeriia from Döbeln (Saxony) shocked the population. Today the 37-year-old perpetrator, who comes from Moldova, has to begin his life sentence. The Federal Court of Justice rejected the man's appeal and thereby confirmed the verdict of the Chemnitz Regional Court. Loud svz.de There were no legal errors during the review that could be interpreted in his favor.
The gruesome act occurred in June 2024 when the defendant kidnapped and ultimately murdered his ex-partner's daughter. In revenge against the mother, who fled Ukraine to Germany with her daughter in 2022, he decided to kill the nine-year-old. This connection was short-lived as the woman cut off contact with the man at the end of May 2024 after he violently tried to steal her cell phone. On the eve of the murder, he observed a visit to the mother and waited for the next morning to carry out his terrible plan.
Sentencing details
The jury chamber in Chemnitz found the man guilty of murder in January 2025 and noted the particular gravity of his guilt. This ruled out early release from prison. According to information from bundesgerichtshof.de The murder criteria “insidiousness” and “base motives” were considered to be fulfilled. The judge described the act as ice-cold and viewed the girl as the object of the perpetrator's revenge.
Valeriia's murder was solved by strong evidence, including DNA evidence, video recordings and witness statements. The perpetrator had gained the girl's trust, which only increased the drama of the crime. A significant part of the region was affected by this violent act and the shock wave was felt for a long time. The father of the girl who was killed was also present for the verdict, which highlighted the tragedy of the situation.
Violent crime in Germany
This terrible act is part of a larger problem in Germany. Violent crime accounts for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but it has a major impact on people's sense of security. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007. This development raises questions that should concern not only politicians, but also society as a whole, according to an analysis statista.com shows. Possible reasons for the increase are economic uncertainties and social pressures, which could also apply to those seeking protection.
The man's conviction is a step in the right direction, but the events surrounding Valeriia present us with challenges that we as a society must address together. The act touched many people across the country and shows once again that violence against innocent people has a dramatic impact on our coexistence.