Marsascala Cabbie’s Testimony in Gang Rape Case

Cabbie’s Testimony Shines Light on Marsascala Gang Rape Case

In the quiet, coastal town of Marsascala, a cab driver’s testimony has brought a chilling detail to light in the ongoing gang rape case. The driver, who cannot be named for legal reasons, testified in court last week, recounting a late-night fare that left him with an unsettling memory.

That Night in Marsascala

On the fateful night of October 12, 2021, the cabbie picked up a group of young men from Triq il-Kbira, Marsascala’s main street, known for its vibrant bars and restaurants. He was asked to take them to a nearby apartment block, where they picked up two young women. The driver’s testimony revealed a disturbing exchange:

“One of them asked, ‘One or two girls?’ and they all laughed.”

This exchange, seemingly innocuous at the time, has now taken on a sinister tone as the court unravels the events that followed.

Unraveling the Events

The cab driver dropped the group off at an apartment in Triq il-Madonna, a quiet residential street just off Marsascala’s bustling seafront. He didn’t think much of it until he heard about the alleged rape a few days later. His testimony has since become a crucial piece of evidence in the case.

Five men, aged between 19 and 23, have been charged with raping the two women, aged 18 and 20, at the apartment. The defendants, all from Marsascala, have pleaded not guilty. The court has heard harrowing accounts from the victims, detailing a night of terror and humiliation.

Marsascala, known for its tight-knit community and family-friendly atmosphere, is grappling with the shockwaves of this case. Residents, who prefer to remain anonymous, have spoken of their disbelief and concern. “This is not the Marsascala we know,” one resident told Hot Malta.