Alberto Adriano
Murdered in 2000 in Dessau
About Alberto Adriano
Lived 1960 – 2000 (aged 39–40). Alberto Adriano was a Mozambican and German butcher.
In 2000, Albert Adriano was murdered by three neo-Nazis in Dessau, Germany. The killers were immediately arrested and imprisoned after a trial.
Life Alberto Adriano was born in Mozambique. He travelled to East Germany in 1988 as a Vertragsarbeiter, working in a meat-processing plant and living in Dessau. He met his partner and together they had three children.
Murder On 10 June 2000, Adriano watched the opening game of the UEFA Euro 2000 football championship. Three suspects, Enrico H., Frank M. and Christian R., were arrested the same night and confessed to the crime. Enrico H. was convicted of murder and the other two were imprisoned for nine years in juvenile detention.
Legacy
The murder caused widespread revulsion in Germany and the Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended Adriano's funeral. Anti-Nazi initiatives were organised and Adriano's family was financially supported.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alberto Adriano?
Murdered in 2000 in Dessau
When was Alberto Adriano born?
Alberto Adriano was born in 1960 in Mozambique.
When did Alberto Adriano die?
Alberto Adriano died on 14 June 2000 in Dessau, Dessau-Roßlau.
What was Alberto Adriano's occupation?
Alberto Adriano was a butcher.
What nationality was Alberto Adriano?
Alberto Adriano was Mozambican and German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Murder of Alberto Adriano
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