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Jack Unterweger: murderer or evidence of a divided life?
On November 28, 2024, Dr. Ernst Geiger discussed the Jack Unterweger case and his investigations at the Mistelbach Crime Days.
Jack Unterweger: murderer or evidence of a divided life?
The shocking story of serial killer Jack Unterweger ended three decades ago, and yet his case remains fascinating for many people. On November 28th, a special event took place in the Mistelbach City Library as part of the Mistelbach Crime Days, which dealt exclusively with his complex life story and the cruel crimes. The former head of the Vienna homicide squad, Dr. Ernst Geiger, who himself made a decisive contribution to clearing up the cases, presented the interested audience with exciting insights behind the scenes of the investigations meinkreis.at reported. Together with Barbara Bossanyi, who read selected passages from Geiger's book "Mordsman", a profound discussion about Unterweger's psychopathic double life was sparked.
Jack Unterweger, born August 16, 1950 in Judenburg, Styria, was not only a notorious serial killer, but also an imprisoned writer who built a surprising career. After his first murder conviction, handed down in 1976, he spent 16 years in prison before escaping due to his literary successes and a broad support front. However, this period of rehabilitation cast a dark shadow over his later life, as after his release he committed a series of further murders of prostitutes Wikipedia emerges. Finally, thanks to modern investigative approaches and DNA analysis, the police were able to convict him when incriminating evidence such as hair and textile finds was presented.
The event in Mistelbach was particularly impressive as it celebrated not only the 30th year of Unterweger's death and his 70th birthday, but also the 150-year history of the city. The audience was captivated by Dr. Geiger's stories, which brought to mind the year 1994, when Unterweger was ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment after moving between cultures as a celebrated author and ruthless murderer. His death in the Graz-Jakomini prison, where he took his own life after the verdict was announced, remains a dark chapter in Austria's history to this day.