German police arrest American tourist for shoving two women down a ravine, killing one, near famous castle

An American vacationer was arrested in Germany Thursday for allegedly pushing two fellow American vacationers down a steep slope – killing one among them – close to a well-known German castle. 

The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon close to the Marienbruecke, a bridge over a gorge that gives a view of the Neuschwanstein Castle. 

The 30-year-old man met the 2 American girls, ages 21 and 22, on a climbing path and lured them onto a path that results in a viewpoint, police stated.

“The youthful of the 2 girls was attacked by the suspect,” stated police spokesman Holger Stabik. “The older one tried to hurry to her help, was then choked by the suspect and subsequently pushed down a slope.”

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On this picture taken from video, a suspect is taken away by two cops close to Neuschwanstein citadel in Schwangau, southern Germany, Thursday June 15, 2023. (Eric Abneri through AP)

The assailant then allegedly tried to sexually assault the 21-year-old earlier than pushing her down the slope as nicely. She fell almost 165 toes, ending up near her good friend.

A mountain rescue group reached each girls. The 22-year-old was “responsive” and brought to a hospital, the place she remained in a single day, police stated. A helicopter carried the 21-year-old with severe accidents to a distinct hospital, and he or she died there in a single day. 

The suspect left the scene however was rapidly arrested close by. 

A bystander who shot a video of police main away the suspect advised The Related Press he was “completely surprised” that somebody might survive the autumn. 

FILE- Individuals view the Neuschwanstein citadel, in Schwangau, Germany, Thursday, June 15, 2023.  (Frank Rumpenhorst/dpa through AP)

He praised the work of authorities, saying the rescue helicopter, “got here mere toes above the tree line on the high of the hill.”

“They did an unbelievable job,” he stated. 

Authorities haven’t recognized the suspect or the 2 victims. 

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Police stated a choose in close by Kempten on Thursday ordered the suspect held pending a possible indictment — a course of that may take months — and he was taken to jail. He’s below investigation on suspicion of homicide, tried homicide and a sexual offense.

The Related Press contributed to this report.