An American man accused of attacking two American female tourists and killing one near a famous German castle last year has admitted to the charges, according to the Associated Press.
Troy Philip Boling, 31, from Michigan, admitted to the charges at the start of his trial, German news agency dpa reported.
“The defendant has committed an unfathomable crime,” defense lawyer Philippe Moller said in a statement.
Prosecutors said Boling was vacationing in Germany when he met two female tourists, Eva Liu, 21, and Kelsey Chan, 22, at the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle.
American man confesses to murder and rape in assault near famous German castle
Troy Philip Bolling has confessed to assaulting Eva Liu, who died from injuries sustained in the attack near the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle. (Castle credit: AP)
Officials said the attack occurred on June 14 near Marienbrücke, a bridge spanning a gorge near Neuschwanstein Castle and one of Germany’s most famous tourist attractions.
Prosecutors allege that Boring met Liu and Zhang by chance on a hiking trail and lured them off the trail. According to the Telegraph, the two women had been traveling abroad after graduating from the University of Illinois.
Boling told the women he was going to take her to a romantic spot with a good view of the castle and take selfies, but instead he pushed her to the ground and strangled her until she lost consciousness. Allegedly raped.
German police arrest American tourist who pushed two women into a ravine near famous castle, killing one
A 31-year-old American man accused of murder is brought to court on Monday, February 19, 2024, in the district court in Kempten, southern Germany. An American man on Monday pleaded guilty to murder and rape for allegedly shoving two people. Last year, American women fell into a ravine near Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle, fatally injuring one of them. (Karl Josef Hildenbrand/DPA via AP)
Prosecutors said Chan later intervened but survived the altercation, although he was thrown into a 45-meter-high ravine and suffered head injuries. Liu was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
During the investigation, authorities discovered that Boling’s laptop and cell phone contained child pornography.
Bowling is charged with murder, deadly rape, attempted murder and possession of child pornography. In Germany, murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
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Troy Bowling admitted charges of murder and rape resulting in death. (Eric Abneri, via Storyful)
According to the Associated Press, a verdict is expected to be announced in mid-March at the earliest.
