German Court Confirms Life Sentence and Preventive Detention for Ayleen's Killer

The Gießen Regional Court reaffirms the life sentence and special preventive detention for Jan P., citing his ongoing danger to the public and history of severe sexual offenses.

• Jan P., convicted of the 2022 murder of 14-year-old Ayleen, will remain in preventive detention following a new ruling by the Gießen Regional Court.
• The court cited Jan P.'s persistent risk to the public, rooted in a pattern of severe sexual offenses and a diagnosed personality disorder lacking empathy or remorse.
• In addition to the life sentence for Ayleen's murder, Jan P. received further prison terms for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl and obtaining child pornography.
• The preventive detention ruling was re-evaluated due to a legal amendment affecting sentencing guidelines but was ultimately upheld by the court.
• Jan P. plans to appeal the decision, but the ruling ensures he will remain incarcerated for the foreseeable future, with the possibility of review in 25 years.

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