Wax soldier convicted of murder: tragic death in Carinthia!

Wax soldier convicted of murder: tragic death in Carinthia!

A 21-year-old wax soldier, Lukas P., was guilty of murdering a comrade at the court of Klagenfurt. The judgment, which is based on an incident in the Turkish barracks in Spittal on the Drau on October 22nd of the previous year, provides for a prison sentence of twelve years. This decision was made unanimously by the jury, whereby it is a possible maximum sentence of 20 years. In addition, the convicted of the victim's family must pay compensation of 18,000 euros. However, the judgment is not yet final, so that Lukas P. is still under the presumption of innocence and can appeal against the judgment.

the incident that led to this judgment was Lukas P. as a tragic accident. He claimed to have played with the pistol when the shot accidentally loosened while trying to secure his slumping gun belt. Critics of the defense, including a ballistic expert, consider this version to be unlikely. According to an expert opinion, Lukas P.'s claim is not understandable, and the public prosecutor assumes an active shot. The defendant did not agree to a planned talent construction, which leaves the question of a possible motif.

criticism of the presentation of gun violence

weapons accidents and the dangers of firearms are not only an issue in Austria, but also in the United States, where the effects of gun power are devastating. According to a report by Amnesty International, over 116,000 people were violated by arms in 2016 and almost 39,000 people died, including 1,637 children. The majority of these incidents are individual acts that often do not receive the necessary media attention.

The emotional scope of such incidents also becomes clear in Austria, where video material of the victim was shown in the courtroom. This led to the victim's mother moved to tears. Such moments illustrate the destructive consequences of gun violence that have effects beyond the immediate events.

The cautious examination of the handling and spread of weapons in both places is crucial. While the case of Lukas P. concerns society in Austria, the United States are waiting for profound reforms to find a solution to their gun violence and to protect the lives of many.

Kosmo reports that Lukas P. has tried to present his actions as an accident, which is questioned by experts. The case remains an example of the challenges in dealing with gun violence. The reports of and Amnesty International illustrate how important it is to explain the causes of such violence and to cause structural changes.