81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994
Summary
An 82-year-old man in Germany admitted to the murder of Amy Lopez, a 24-year-old US tourist, nearly 32 years after the crime. The man was arrested after DNA evidence linked him to the cold case, and he is now on trial facing a possible life sentence.Key Facts
- Amy Lopez from Texas disappeared in September 1994 while visiting a fortress in Koblenz, Germany.
- Her body was found at the fortress two hours after she was last seen.
- The suspect, aged 49 at the time of the crime and now 82, was arrested after DNA on Lopez’s clothing matched his saliva.
- Prosecutors say he attacked Lopez, sexually assaulted her, and stabbed her nine times.
- The suspect has admitted to committing the crime in court.
- He had a previous conviction for a sexual offense in 1999, but was not linked to this murder until recent DNA testing.
- A special police team was formed last year to re-examine the case using new forensic techniques and public appeals.
- A verdict in the trial is expected early next month.
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