Suspected murder: Young parents arrested after horrific baby discovery in Vienna

Suspected murder: Young parents arrested after horrific baby discovery in Vienna

In a shocking incident in Vienna-Simmering, a young couple from Oberpullendorf and the body of a newborn are at the center of a murder investigation. On Monday, December 10, hotel staff discovered the child's body in the hotel's trash room after the 21-year-old mother was rushed to hospital with severe bleeding. Initial investigations revealed that the couple had arrived in Vienna on Sunday, shortly before the incident, to spend a few days there. The mother stated that she knew nothing about the birth of the child, while her partner also claimed to have no idea how Kosmo.at reported.

Details of the investigation

The investigative commission discovered that the newborn was killed by “blunt force” after birth, although the police also speak of suffocation. Hospital staff had informed hotel staff of the suspicion, prompting an immediate search that eventually led to the discovery of the body in a trash bag. These gruesome details, along with a hotel room covered in blood, took a dramatic turn in the investigation, which is why the Vienna public prosecutor's office ordered the couple's arrest on suspicion of murder, as well MyDistrict.at describes. The mother had apparently handed the garbage bag containing the newborn to the hotel staff and asked them to dispose of it.

The 25-year-old partner was taken away by officers on Monday evening, while the mother remained in hospital under medical supervision. The investigation is well underway and the father's role is now being examined more closely, particularly as he denies any involvement or knowledge of the tragic events. An autopsy of the body has been ordered to gain further information. In the meantime, the entire situation remains a worrying issue for the people of Oberpullendorf and beyond.