الأثنين، 22 يناير 2024
Swiss Hitman Case: Federal Supreme Court Validates Extended Pre-Trial Detention
In an alarming Swiss Hitman case that has gripped the nation, the Federal Supreme Court has ruled the extension of pre-trial detention lawful for a man who attempted a heinous crime: hiring a hitman on the darknet to target his ex-girlfriend. This decision by the Zurich judiciary, now conducting a criminal investigation for attempted incitement to murder, brings to light the harrowing details of this case and raises questions about the efficacy of the legal system in such extreme instances of domestic violence.
In January 2023, the accused, demonstrating a chilling level of premeditation, instructed a person via a darknet platform to carry out the crime, paying around 20,000 US dollars in bitcoins in multiple installments. Arrested in February, his continued pre-trial detention underscores the severity of his actions.
The Federal Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of his appeal against the denial of release further cements the gravity of his intentions. The accused contested the Zurich High Court’s deviation from an expert’s opinion, which had deemed the risk of recidivism as “low to medium.” However, his history paints a different picture, one of escalating violence and a blatant disregard for human life.
The Swiss Hitman case also brings to light a 2016 episode where the accused briefly held his ex-partner and their children captive. This act alone should have been a stark warning. Additionally, in 2021, he sought to hire someone on the darknet to hospitalize an individual under the guise of “teaching respect,” revealing a pattern of increasing aggression and dangerous behavior.
The Zurich lower court’s decision to regard these actions as indicative of an escalation in violence, despite uncertainties about the first contract’s target, is a significant acknowledgment of his potential threat. The expert’s report suggests that, if given another chance, the accused might not use an intermediary but act independently, adding a grave dimension to the situation.
The High Court also considered the accused’s loss of employment and substantial alimony arrears, factors that might have contributed to his attempted Swiss Hitman mire. His detailed knowledge of his ex-girlfriend’s residence and habits, combined with the systematic payment for the 2023 hit, demonstrates a calculated and determined mindset to commit this appalling crime.
As the Swiss Hitman case continues to be delayed, with verdicts pushed back repeatedly over the past year, the Swiss judicial system faces scrutiny over its handling of such a flagrant case of domestic violence and criminal intent. While the accused remains in custody, a question lingers: When will a final verdict be reached in this harrowing saga of violence and delayed justice?
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