A US man has admitted the rape and homicide of a lady who was pushed down a ravine close to a well-known German landmark, used because the inspiration for the well-known Disney Castle.

The 31-year-old made the admission at the beginning of his trial in Kempten, southern Germany.

He allegedly met two American girls, aged 21 and 22, close to Neuschwanstein Castle, certainly one of Germany's best-known sights, in June final 12 months.

Prosecutors say the trio have been near the Marienbruecke, a bridge over a gorge that provides views of the fortress.

After luring them away from the path, he's stated to have pressured the youthful lady to the bottom and tried to undress her.

When the opposite lady tried to intervene, the suspect allegedly pushed her down a steep slope.

She fell about 165 ft (50 metres) however survived.

The man is then stated to have strangled the youthful lady till she handed out, earlier than raping her.

Prosecutors say she was killed when she was additionally pushed down the slope.

Neuschwanstein, in Bavaria, southern Germany, is alleged to have been the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, California, and the Cinderella Castle in Disneyworld, Florida.

The defendant, whose identify can't be disclosed beneath German regulation, can also be charged with tried homicide and possessing baby pornography.

A laptop computer and telephones belonging to him allegedly contained baby sexual abuse materials.

Defence lawyer Philip Mueller stated his consumer, who coated his face as he entered courtroom, had "committed an unfathomable crime".

Read extra:US skier dies in Kosovo avalanche'Someone will die'; Influencer boxing warningMan sues after $340m lottery win 'a mistake'

In Germany, defendants don't formally enter pleas to costs, however the man confirmed what his lawyer stated and didn't reply questions.

A verdict is anticipated to be introduced in mid-March on the earliest and the person may face life in jail.

Content Source: information.sky.com