A German man is in court facing manslaughter charges for killing his new wife in a 48-hour BDSM sex session just days after they walked down the aisle together.
Ralph Jankus, 52, and his wife Christel, 49, took part in a 48-hour sex session for their nuptials, he claims.
New bride Christel suffered severe internal injuries allegedly after a sharp object was inserted into her.
When emergency services were called four days later, they were unable to save Christel. Self-confessed sadomasochist Jankus faces manslaughter charges at the court in Krefeld, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany. He is being prosecuted for failing to call for help, allegedly leaving her injured for four days. He claims he was not aware his wife was seriously ill. The public prosecutor believes that Jankus must have been aware of how unwell his wife was and that her life was in danger. When questioned, he told police the sex had been consensual and that he had been taking part in sadomasochism sessions for the past thirty years.
Just days after proudly announcing his marriage on social media, Ralph posted: ‘I want to thank you all for the good will messages received on our wedding day.
‘Unfortunately I have to tell you that my dear wife suddenly died just eight days after our wedding. All the happiness I have experienced was in the years with my wife.’The couple had been together since 2011.
The public prosecutor have confirmed he is facing charges of manslaughter for not calling for help for his wife. The trial is ongoing.
