Court records and official statements regarding Lockner's mental fitness

93-Year-Old Helmut Lockner Charged with Two Counts of Attempted Murder After Suffocation and Strangulation of Wife of 60 Years

Nov 1, 2024, 11:00 AM

A 93-year-old Florida man, Helmut Lockner, has been charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder after allegedly attempting to kill his wife of 60 years. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Lockner admitted to deputies that he tried to suffocate and then strangle his wife, expressing concerns about leaving her alone following his death. The incidents reportedly occurred over the past two weeks. Lockner's actions stemmed from his belief that he was dying and did not want his wife to suffer alone.