A murder mystery unravels... and raises more questions

It has been a tumultuous week for the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Ivan Martin traces through the twists and turns.

Monday

Early on Monday morning, a cabinet meeting was held at the office of the prime minister.

During the confidential meeting, ministers were given details of a deal that had been hashed out between a lawyer representing one of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s alleged assassins and the authorities. According to advice from the State Prosecutor’s office and the police chief, ministers were told Vincent Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, was to plead guilty to his role in the 2017 murder of the journalist. He would provide police with evidence on other players in the crime in exchange for a reduced sentence. Muscat was also being recommended a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony on the 2015 murder of Carmel Chircop. The deal was kept under wraps for fear of the safely of all involved.

Tuesday

The compilation of evidence against the three alleged assassins started with a shock announcement by Muscat’s lawyer. After months of silence from the dock, one of the assassins was admitting to all the charges.

As Muscat registered his...