Trial over murdered bailiff in November 2025 nears its end

The trial concerning the death of a bailiff in November 2025 is approaching its verdict at the Saarbrücken Regional Court. The proceedings, which began on May 20, focus on the alleged murder of the 58-year-old bailiff.

The accused, a 42-year-old German man, is alleged to have fatally stabbed the bailiff with a hunting knife in Bexbach. The incident occurred as the bailiff was attempting to execute a forced eviction. The prosecution has charged the man with murder.

According to the prosecution, the defendant may have been suffering from a pathological disorder of the schizophrenic spectrum at the time of the alleged crime. He has been placed in a forensic psychiatric clinic. During the trial, the defendant's legal representatives stated that he acted out of fear of becoming homeless.

The court is expected to deliver its verdict today, concluding a trial that has examined the circumstances of the bailiff's death and the mental state of the accused.

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he stabbed out of fear of homelessness