A 33-year-old French national is facing intentional homicide charges after deliberately driving his car into a 36-year-old woman in the town of Anopoli, killing her instantly.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the suspect's mental health and recent release from a psychiatric clinic.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the man drive directly at the victim, leaving her dead at the scene. His erratic behavior and conflicting accounts of the crime have fueled concerns about the decision to discharge him from a local psychiatric facility just six days prior.
The suspect appeared in court on Thursday under heavy police presence due to fears of public backlash. The hearing has been postponed until Friday.
The case has shocked the local community and brought attention to the need for thorough mental health evaluations and responsible discharge procedures to prevent such tragedies.