A 19-year-old man faces serious charges, including murder and rape, in connection with the death of a 13-year-old girl in Hjallerup, North Jutland, on March 11 of the previous year. The case is nearing its conclusion in the Court in Hjørring, with a verdict expected soon.

Special prosecutor Mette Bendix presented final arguments on Wednesday, asserting that additional evidence supports the claim that the victim was raped before her death. The prosecution’s case hinges on forensic evidence and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the girl’s body.

The defendant, who was 17 at the time of the incident, has confessed to killing the girl behind the town’s heating plant. He claims the act was driven by frustration over the girl ending their relationship, but he denies sexually assaulting her.

The prosecutor disputes the defendant’s denial, citing the presence of semen in multiple locations on the girl’s body. She further argues that DNA evidence from the girl was found in the defendant’s underpants and on his penis.

The defense has suggested that the biological traces could be explained by consensual sex between the defendant and the victim the day before the murder. However, the prosecutor refutes this claim, noting that the girl’s father had her take a bath that same evening. Additionally, a video on the defendant’s phone allegedly shows him bathing after the purported sexual encounter.

The prosecution also points to the condition of the girl’s body when it was discovered. She was found without pants, wearing only a bra, top, and stockings, with her legs spread apart. Her pants and panties were located in a nearby container.

The defendant, dressed in a dark polo shirt and beige pants, has admitted to most of the charges against him, except for the two counts of rape. He is also accused of indecent treatment of a corpse, the rape of another girl, and violence and robbery against two other individuals.

The court is scheduled to determine the defendant’s guilt on Thursday at noon. Following the verdict, the court will determine an appropriate sentence. The prosecutor is seeking detention, an indeterminate sentence reserved for individuals deemed particularly dangerous to the public. A final verdict is anticipated on Friday.