Soest “horror house” trial: Defendant admits partial responsibility

Dennis J. is accused of torturing a woman for months at his house in Soest together with others. At the trial, he admitted some wrongdoing but presented himself largely as a victim, while a co-defendant described events differently.

2 Nov 2026

Dennis J. is on trial over allegations that he and others tortured a woman for months in his house in Soest. During proceedings on Monday, he made a partial confession but did not accept full responsibility for what happened.

His statements were marked by expressions of self-pity. Rather than focusing solely on the alleged abuse, Dennis J. spoke as though he had been victimized himself. The account contrasted with that of a co-defendant, who portrayed the events differently.

The defendant’s appearance also drew attention to the T-shirt he wore, bearing the slogan “Don’t worry get Curry.” Whether the choice carried any intended message remained unclear.

Sources: Süddeutsche Zeitung.