In Dresden, a fire in an apartment resulted in a dramatic and deadly situation, with a man risking his life and an innocent woman being falsely accused and imprisoned. A video captured the desperate struggle of 26-year-old Chokri A., who escaped to the balcony tied to a bed frame and jumped one floor down in fear for his life.
Chokri A.’s ex-girlfriend, Nancy S., was initially arrested for attempted murder but was later released due to doubts among investigators. The authorities have now charged Chokri A. with arson and false accusation, among other charges, as they believe he staged the crime out of revenge. He is currently in custody and denies the charges against him.
The incident unfolded in November 2023 when Chokri A. handcuffed himself to the bed and set the fire before fleeing to the balcony and jumping to the floor below, leaving behind evidence of his deceitful plan. Nancy S., who was mistakenly viewed as the main suspect at first, was later cleared of any wrongdoing in this tragic event.