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German Man Sentenced for Deadly Carnival Car Attack

12/18/2025

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  • Alexander S., a German man, received a life sentence on December 18, 2024, for a Mannheim carnival market car attack that killed two and injured several.
  • He was found guilty of two counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder.
  • Prosecutors noted a long history of mental illness and recommended psychiatric care.
  • Investigations found no political motive.
  • The incident followed Magdeburg's December 2024 car ramming that killed six.