The Long Shadows of Justice: Unraveling a 32 Year Enigma The German justice system has made headlines in recent years for its handling of high profile cases, but none as intriguing as the cold case murder of Amy Lopez, a US tourist brutally slain in Koblenz over three decades ago.
Her family's closure and authorities' satisfaction at the admission of guilt by an 81 year old suspect are welcome developments. The passage of time often underscores human nature's complexities.
Hans S's revelation that he had been weighing heavily on his conscience all these years raises more questions about his motivations and psychological state at the crime scene than it answers.