The courtroom heard from the suspect’s former pal, Manfred Seyferth, who described witnessing a few of Brueckner’s horrific acts.
Seyferth detailed the existence of what was known as a “rape lair,” the place victims have been sure and filmed throughout their assaults. He talked about seeing a video from 2006 exhibiting Brueckner abusing a younger girl, highlighting the horrific nature of the crimes.
“I noticed Brueckner straight in his face in one of many movies. And I may inform it was him from his voice within the different video,” Seyferth informed the courtroom.
“After which there was a second particular person, a lady, in Brueckner’s residence,” he continued. “She was tied to a submit, and Brueckner was dancing round her. He compelled her to carry out a intercourse act on him, then when she was unwell, he stated: ‘You might be ruining my carpet.’”
The room, as seen in courtroom images, contained on a regular basis objects, but additionally a big pole used to restrain victims.