The suspect in the murder of 9-year-old Ukrainian Valeria was extradited to Germany

The suspect in the murder of 9-year-old Ukrainian Valeria was extradited to Germany Polina Buyanova

The murder suspect was transferred to Germany/Collage 24 Channel

A suspect in the murder of a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl, Valeria, was detained in the Czech Republic and extradited to Germany. We are talking about a 36-year-old citizen of Moldova.

At the same time, the investigation continues, while all the circumstances of the child’s murder have not yet been established. This is stated in a joint press release of the prosecutor's office and the police of the city of Chemnitz, published on the website of the German police, reports 24 Channel.

< h2 class="news-subtitle cke-markup">The murder suspect was transferred to Germany

As law enforcement officials reported, the man was arrested on June 14, 2024 in Prague on the grounds European arrest warrant. After Czech authorities approved the extradition request, the accused was handed over to German authorities on July 10.

He is accused of the violent murder of nine-year-old Valeria, who went missing June 3, 2024. The girl was found lifeless in the forest near Debeln on June 11, 2024. The accused, who appeared on Wednesday before the investigating judge of the Chemnitz district court, did not comment on the charges, the report said.

The accused is now in custody in a Saxon penal colony. Earlier it was also reported that we are talking about a friend of the mother of the murdered girl.

In Germany, 2.5 thousand people said goodbye to a 9-year-old Valeria

During the farewell speech, the mayor of the city, Sven Liebhauser, made a speech. He expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased girl. The official thanked those involved in the search for Valeria.

To the sounds of a trombone choir, the church community allowed visitors to release balloons. People also brought flowers and lit candles.