A witness in the trial over the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has testified that she was killed instantly by a powerful car bomb in 2017. The testimony came as part of ongoing proceedings against three men accused of carrying out the assassination.
Details of the Explosion
The witness, a forensics expert, explained that the bomb was placed under the driver's seat of Caruana Galizia's car and detonated remotely. The explosion was so powerful that it tore the vehicle apart and killed the journalist instantly. Evidence presented in court included fragments of the car and detailed analysis of the blast pattern.
Impact and Aftermath
Daphne Caruana Galizia was a prominent investigative journalist who had exposed corruption in Malta. Her murder in October 2017 sparked international outrage and led to widespread protests in Malta. The trial of the three accused men began in 2021 and has been closely watched by press freedom advocates.
According to the prosecution, the bomb was constructed using the explosive substance C-4 and was triggered by a mobile phone. The witness provided technical details about the device, confirming that it was designed to cause maximum lethality.
Legal Proceedings
The trial is ongoing, with the defendants facing charges of murder and causing an explosion. The prosecution has built its case on phone records, forensic evidence, and witness statements. The defense has argued that the evidence is circumstantial.
In a statement outside the court, the Caruana Galizia family said they hoped the testimony would bring them closer to justice. “We continue to seek the truth about who ordered this assassination,” they said.
