Key Facts

• Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a remotely detonated bomb placed under her car’s driver’s seat.
• She was known for exposing political and financial corruption in Malta.
• The bomb exploded in two stages: a small initial spark and then a large explosion that destroyed the car.
• A witness driving nearby heard her scream and saw her panic before the blast.
• The murder led to protests and the resignation of Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat.
• Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy business heir, is accused of being involved and faces life in prison if convicted.
• Police officers described the scene as a bomb attack and reported extensive damage and victim’s remains at the site.
• The trial is ongoing, with Fenech denying the charges.