Israeli media report that an indictment was filed Thursday against Benjamin Friedrich for the murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya. The indictment alleges that Friedrich approached the rabbi's bed, pulled out a knife, and stabbed him forcefully. Friedrich had previously confessed to the murder, telling investigators he is a 'false messiah,' according to earlier reports.
The indictment against Benjamin Friedrich for the murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta was filed Thursday, according to Israeli media reports. The charge sheet states that Friedrich arrived at the rabbi's home in the early morning hours, was let into the room, and stabbed him four times with a knife.
Friedrich, who initially pretended to be mute during questioning, later confessed to the killing and told investigators he is a 'false messiah,' as The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday. The suspect had been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation in July to determine his fitness to stand trial, The Zioneer reported at the time.
The murder of Rabbi Guetta, a prominent kabbalist in Netanya, sparked widespread mourning in July, as previously reported by The Zioneer.
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