American Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder and Rape at Neuschwanstein Castle

An American man was sentenced to life in prison by a German court for brutally attacking two American women near Neuschwanstein castle, resulting in the death of one and severe injuries to the other. The defendant was convicted of murder, attempted murder, and rape with fatal consequences, and the judge determined that he bears particularly severe guilt, making him unlikely to be eligible for release after 15 years. The attack took place near a famous tourist attraction, and the defendant was described as "incredibly callous" by the presiding judge.