The suspect in the murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta, who had pretended to be mute during questioning, confessed to the killing and told investigators he is a 'false messiah,' according to Israeli media. An indictment is being filed Thursday morning.
The suspect in the murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta has confessed to the crime and told investigators he is a 'false messiah,' according to Israeli media. The suspect had previously pretended to be mute during questioning. An indictment is being filed Thursday morning.
The Zioneer previously reported that the suspect was sent for psychiatric evaluation in early July. Police later used a recording sting to break his silence after two weeks of refusing to cooperate. The confession and the upcoming indictment mark a significant step in the legal proceedings.
The motive, as stated by the suspect to investigators, suggests a delusional frame. The case remains under active investigation.
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