Berlin, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - German man jailed for 1994 rape and murder of US tourist

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2026-08-28

A German court on Friday sentenced an 81-year-old man to life in jail for the 1994 rape and murder of a US tourist, a conviction made possible by advances in DNA technology. Amy Lopez, 24, was found dead near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river in the western city of Koblenz. Her body was discovered by children and bore stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling. Police were initially u......

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