Suspected killer of Walter Lubcke admits

Suspect Stephan E. has admitted to Walter Lübcke’s killing, members of Germany’s parliament told multiple news agencies on Wednesday morning.

News magazine Der Spiegel reported that Stephan E. said he had been specifically motivated by remarks made by Lübcke during a townhall meeting in October 2015.

Facing hecklers from an anti-immigrant movement, Lübcke said, “It is worth living in our country. Here you must stand up for values, and whoever doesn’t stand up for these values can leave this country any time if they don’t agree with them.”

In the weeks following the murder, authorities concluded that the killing was motivated by right-wing extremism.  They arrested Stephan E. after finding DNA evidence that linked him to the crime.

Via DW

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