No Trial for Asylum Seeker Diagnosed with Schizophrenia in Liana's Death Case

The tragic death of 16-year-old Liana K., who was pushed in front of a train at the Friedland station on August 11, 2025, will not lead to a criminal trial for the perpetrator. Muhammad A., a 31-year-old rejected asylum seeker, was identified as responsible after DNA evidence confirmed his involvement, with significant traces found on Liana's shoulder. He pushed Liana in front of a freight train traveling at 100 km/h, leading to her immediate death.

Muhammad A. had a complex legal history prior to the incident, including previous custody and an ongoing deportation case to Lithuania. Despite this, he was released due to procedural issues and was shortly thereafter apprehended by Polish border guards. Crucially, the prosecutor diagnosed Muhammad A. with schizophrenia at the time of the offense, which rendered him legally incapable of facing criminal charges.

As a result, the prosecution has opted against pursuing a trial and instead seeks to have him permanently confined to a secure psychiatric institution. This decision highlights the intersection of mental health considerations within the German legal system when addressing crimes committed by individuals with severe psychiatric diagnoses.