When two young American tourists set out to explore a fairytale castle in Germany during the summer of 2023, one of their lives is cut short by a ruthless predator. Police quickly apprehend the perpetrator, but his motives leave everyone perplexed.
Kelsey Chang (Photo Source) The Daily Mail
Eva Liu (Photo Source) The Daily Mail
Eva Liu (Photo Source) New York Post
Troy Bohling (Photo Source) The Mercury News
Troy Bohling in court March 2024. (Photo Source) Daily Mail
Neuschwanstein Castle and Marienbrucke Bridge (Photo Source) Frank Rumpenhorst / Picture Alliance via Getty featured by CBS News
Neuschwanstein Castle Map (Source) Google Maps
Episode Source Material
- Polizeiprasidium Schwaben Sud/West: ‘Investigations into a homicide near the Marienbrucke (Neuschwanstein Castle) By staff.
- Eric Abneri Tweet of Scene Video: @thefrownyface Twitter
- Daily Mail: ‘Us Man throws two American women into ravine at German’s famous Cinderella castle tourist spot, killing one, after he sexually assaulted on and her friend tried to fight him off.’ By Chris Jewers.
- The Associated Press: “American arrested for pushing 2 US tourists into ravine at German castle, leaving one woman dead.’ By Geir Moulson and Frank Jordans.
- The Washington Post: ‘Man Arrested in killing of U.S. tourist on cliff near German castle’ By Gabe Hiatt.
- New York Post: ‘US tourist attempting sexual offense fatally pushes hiker off steep slope near German castle: officials.’ By Snejana Farberov.
- ABC7 News Chicago: ‘American Tourist dies after attack near German’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle’ By Sarah Hucal and Morgan Winsor.
- CBS News: ‘Police appeal for photos and video after American arrested in fatal attack near German castle.’ By Halley Ott.
- BBC News: ‘Neuschwanstein: Woman killed in attack near historic German castle’ By Matt Murphy.
- Vice News: ‘American Tourist Killed After Being Thrown Down 50m Hill Near German Castle.’ By Dipo Faloyin.
- The Associated Press via National Public Radio: ‘An American is arrested over the death of a U.S. tourist at a German castle’ By staff.
- ABC7 News Chicago: ‘Naperville woman killed in attack near Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle, friend injured.’ By Stephanie Wade.
- CNN: ‘An American tourist has died following an attack near German’s Neuschwanstein Castle’ By Nadine Schmidt and Niamh Kennedy.
- KTLA 5 News: ‘1 dead after 2 US tourists pushed into ravine at German castle; American under arrest.’ By Brady Zimmerman.
- Chicago Sun Times via Illinois Newsroom: ‘Tourist killed, 2nd injured after being shoved into ravine near famous German castle were reportedly U.of I graduates.’ By Stefano Esposito.
- 9and10 News: ‘Michigan Man ID’d as Person Who Pushed Women Off Cliff at German Castle.’
- WXII NBC12 News: ‘Michigan man arrested for allegedly pushing 2 tourists into ravine at German castle.’ By staff and Simon Shaykhet.
- The Guardian: ‘American man charged with murder after attack on US women in Germany’ By Ramon Antonia Vargas.
- The Daily Mail via The New York Post: ‘Troy Bohling ID’d as man arrested for pushing two women over ravine at German fairytale castle: report’ By Stephanie Pagones.
- The Daily Mail: EXCLUSIVE: American tourist who allegedly pushed two women down ravine near German ‘Cinderella’ castle is REVEALED as 30-year-old Michigan man who neighbors describe as ‘quiet’ and unfriendly. By Paul Thompson and Alan Butterfield.
- The Independent: ‘Suspect promised US tourists ‘romantic view’ at German castle before pushing them off cliff, police say.’ By Graig Graziosi.
- NY Breaking: ‘American tourist who threw two women down ravine near German cinderella castle is REVEALED.’ By staff.
- ABC7 News Chicago: ‘Naperville City Council remembers Eva Liu, woman killed in German castle attack.’ By Liz Nagy and Stephanie Wade.
- The Associated Press: ‘Women pushed into ravine at German castle were recent Illinois college graduates’ By Todd Richmond.
- FOX 2 News: ‘Lincoln Park man arrested for pushing woman from German castle to her death.’ By Dave Spencer.
- SportsKeeda.com: ‘Who is Troy Bohling?’ By Anushree Madappa.
- New York Post: ‘Ex-high school sweetheart of alleged German castle shover Troy Bohling calls his actions ‘mindboggling.’ By Stephanie Pagones.
- Yahoo Finance: ‘Disturbing messages from man accused of pushing woman to her death in Germany shared by Thai chatmate.’ By Ryan General.
- The Mercury News: ‘Michigan man accused of killing U.S. tourist at German castle was chatting with woman online moments before his arrest’ By Erica McClain, Jackie Martin and Jason Alley.
- Daily Mail: American tourist Troy Bohling is set for trial today accused of rape and murder of fellow US tourist, 21 and pushing her friend, 22, off a cliff near German’s ‘Cinderella’ castle as it is now claimed he filmed his crimes. By James Callery and Paul Thompson.
- BNN Breaking News: American Tourist on Trial in Germany for Neuschwanstein Castle Tragedy. By Wojciech Zylm.
- The Associated Press via The Independent: American man admits rape and murder of tourist on trail of famous German castle. By staff.
- Agence France Press via Barron’s: US Man Confesses In Germany Tourist Murder. By staff.
- CBS News: Neuschwanstein castle murder case opens with U.S. Man admitting to rape, killing of fellow U.S. tourist. By staff.
- Daily Mail: Sleeping Beauty castle fiend who admitted to raping a US tourist and throwing her friend off of a mountain says they attacked him first. By Natasha Anderson.
- BR 24: Neuschwanstein Murder Trial, Defendant Faces Life Imprisonment. By Rupert Waldmuller and Barbara Leidl.
- Daily Mail: American Troy Bohling is sentenced to life for rape and murder of fellow US tourist, 21, and for pushing her friend, 22, off a cliff in brutal attack near German’s ‘Cinderella’ castle. By Paul Farrell.