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Suspect In Rape And Killing Of Bulgarian Journalist Arrested In Germany

Viktoria Marinova's death sparked an international outcry over the dangers journalists face. Bulgarian officials say the evidence shows she was the victim of a sex crime and not targeted for her work.

Police in Germany arrested a suspect in connection with the rape and killing of Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova, whose brutal slaying on Saturday elicited international condemnation and accusations that the 30-year-old had been targeted for her investigative journalism.

Bulgarian Prosecutor General Sotir Tsatsarov that the motive was likely sexual assault

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