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German 'Man in Black' serial killer on trial for murder
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Martin Ney is on trial for the 2004 murder of a 10-year-old French boy.
WHO: Martin Ney
WHAT: Martin Ney went on trial for the murder of a 10-year-old French boy in 2004.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: He is being tried for the 2004 murder of the boy.
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