Marianne Bachmeier revenged her 7 year-old daughter's rape-murder by killing the murderer 1981
"Today I want to talk about Marianne Bachmeier, a woman who took justice into her own hands. In 1981, Marianne's 7-year-old daughter was brutally raped and murdered by a man named Klaus Grabowski. The German justice system failed to bring justice to her daughter, and Grabowski was only sentenced to a measly six years in prison.
But Marianne wasn't going to let him get away with it. She took matters into her own hands and shot him dead in the courtroom during his trial. She was arrested and put on trial for murder, but the public rallied behind her, and she was eventually acquitted.
Marianne's actions were controversial, but they sparked a national conversation about the failings of the justice system when it comes to violent crimes against women and children. She became a symbol of strength and resilience for many people who had also suffered at the hands of abusers.
While I don't condone Marianne's actions, I can understand why she did what she did. As a mother, I can only imagine the pain and anger she must have felt after losing her child in such a horrific way. And as a woman, I know all too well how often our voices are silenced and our pain is dismissed by those in power.
Marianne Bachmeier may not have gone about seeking justice in the "right" way, but she did what she felt she had to do to protect her child and make sure that Grabowski could never hurt anyone else again. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, we have to take matters into our own hands when the system fails us.
Rest in peace to Marianne's daughter, and may we continue fighting for justice for all victims of violence."