Kellermayr process: judgment about threats expected today!

Kellermayr process: judgment about threats expected today!

Österreich - On April 9, 2025, the process for threats against the Upper Austrian doctor Lisa-Maria Kellermayr reached his final. During the negotiation, the judgment against the 61-year-old defendant from Germany, which is accused of having threatened Kellermayr with a "folk tribunal", is expected in the course of the afternoon. From February to July 2022, the defendant spread numerous drone news about emails and Twitter messages (today X) and denies the allegations by presenting them as a mutual dispute. His written threats happened under his company account, which made the situation even more difficult.

The case is particularly tragic because Kellermayr committed suicide in the summer of 2022. The public prosecutor is based on a psychiatric report that considers the defendant's threats to be under the cause of their suicide. In Austria there are no criminal records against the accused, but he has eleven criminal records in Germany, five of which are relevant. The last entry in his criminal register dates from 2010. Although the procedure was temporarily discontinued in Germany, it was charged in Austria to take legal action.

fears and loads

The court hears numerous witnesses who report massive fears about Kellermayr's. A confidant described that she lived in constant fear and invested in security measures. Kellermayr felt threatened and was particularly afraid of a "lynch mob". These fears emphasize the psychological stress caused by threats and cyberbullying.

The topic of cyberbobbing is by no means new and remains a central problem in today's digital society. According to Alliance against cyberbullying , the effects on mental health are significant. For example, the cyberlife V study shows that almost a quarter of the cyberbullying victims had suicidal thoughts. Such experiences not only lead to a high risk of the individuals concerned, but also affect their families and friends.

The connection to suicide prevention

The connection between cyberbullying and suicide prevention is becoming increasingly relevant, especially with regard to the current legal discussion. A psychiatric expert emphasized the role of the threats in Kellermayr's life in the last trial. At school, suicide prevention and mental health should be central issues to prevent these problems. ORF also reports the need to include teachers in the detection and prevention of cyberbullying.

The process of Lisa-Maria Kellermayr stands not only for itself, but also for the urgent need to sharpen awareness of cyberbullying and its far-reaching consequences. The hope is that the judiciary will set a signal against such criminal acts as part of this procedure and also emphasizes the need for more prevention in society.