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Man Found Not Guilty of Murder Due to Schizophrenic Illness
A 23-year-old rejected asylum seeker from Guinea, Mamadou B., has been acquitted of a fatal stabbing and attack in Beelitz, Brandenburg, due to a schizophrenic illness. The case, heard at the Potsdam Regional Court, has shed light on the complexities of mental health and the justice system.
On the night of the crime, Mamadou B. admitted to attacking a 52-year-old woman in her apartment on the estate, two weeks after the first murder. The victim, a 24-year-old neighbor and friend of Mamadou B., was severely injured but survived. The stabbing occurred on the same estate in the Beelitz district of Heilstatten.
Mamadou B. told the court about a "female voice" in his head that ordered him to kill a person in both cases. He claimed to hear voices telling him to kill, which made him feel like a stranger and unable to control himself. He admitted to murder, attempted murder, theft, and arson.
The defendant had visited his GP several times before the crimes, but the details of these visits have not been disclosed. After the second attack, Mamadou B. went to Wermelskirchen and called the fire department to distract from his crime.
The defendant's mental health condition was a key element in the court proceedings. The judge determined Mamadou B.'s incapacity to stand trial due to his schizophrenic illness, leading to his acquittal. The prosecution had sought the commitment of Mamadou B. to a psychiatric clinic from the beginning.
The available information does not explicitly mention any prior psychiatric hospital commitment or a formal diagnosis of schizophrenia for Mamadou B. However, his claim of poor mental health and diminished responsibility due to auditory hallucinations were significant aspects of his defense strategy.
Mamadou B. will be placed in a psychiatric hospital. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and their impact on criminal responsibility.
[1] Source: Various news outlets reporting on the trial proceedings.
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