AMOSLauf in Graz: The digital secret of the perpetrator reveals!

AMOSLauf in Graz: The digital secret of the perpetrator reveals!

Graz, Österreich - Today is June 16, 2025. Six days after the killing spree of a 21-year-old former student in Graz, in which ten people lost their lives, the investigators are faced with the challenge of examining the digital identity of the perpetrator. A special investigative group called "Luctus" is intensively working on the verification of several social media profiles that are assigned to the gunman. The police confirmed that the perpetrator Arthur A. had various profiles on various platforms. It is striking that some of these profiles were created after the crime. Shortly after the killing run, the investigators received references to these profiles OE24.

The number of profiles that are attributed to the young man has so far been unclear. At a press conference, however, it was made clear that he had retreated heavily into the virtual world, which would provide the investigators with additional challenges. In particular, the authorities have not yet confirmed whether certain photos of weapons and from a school toilet actually come from the perpetrator. Michael Lohnegger, the head of the Styrian State Criminal Police Office, emphasized the need for legal options for hazard research on the Internet, since the police in Austria need legal authority to be able to use automated web crawlers for research.

The course of the killing spree was communicated via social media within minutes. On June 10, 2025 at 9:48 a.m., a picture of A. was published on the Internet, which was associated with the terrible events nine minutes later. The picture shows black boots and black trousers on a beige tile floor, possibly in a school toilet Profile reports that ... . The police have confirmed the course of the crime, but did not comment on the authenticity of the image, which, according to "Salzburger Nachrichten", should be real.

Arthur A. had also created a digital archive with references to other amo runs in Internet forums. An account assigned to him contained pictures of weapons used in the crime and was given the inscription "very early earlythday present for myelf". Another facet of his digital identity is his close connection to online Ego shooters, especially the game "Valorant". A. wore a gaming headset during the killing spree, which indicates that he may have communicated with others in real time. However, the police did not want to provide any information.

psychological and social aspects

The events in Graz not only raise questions about security and surveillance, but also on the subject of digital violence. Digital violence is defined as a act of violence supported by internet and communication technologies. It can result in analog violence and has led to serious consequences in the past, including the detection of people bpb reports that … . Digital violence often shows a gender-specific component that comes into play for (ex) partners or unrequited admirers.

in Graz also take place in positive impulses. Two memorial events are planned on Tuesday, one in the state parliament and an interreligious in the Graz Cathedral. In addition, a live beefiz concert for the financing of psychological aftercare for those affected of the incident will take place on Thursday.