Act of revenge or desperate act? Violent confrontation at school

Act of revenge or desperate act? Violent confrontation at school

The courts in Graz are currently dealing with an extraordinary case: a 15-year-old is on trial for attempted murder. The background is tragic and complicated, as the defendant herself was previously the victim of a brutal attack. On June 1, she stabbed a girl in the lower back, apparently out of a sense of revenge.

The incident goes back to a brutal attack that occurred in February of this year. At that time, the adolescent was lured into a house by several other girls and injured with blows and kicks. The whole thing went so far that they even tracted with an iron bar and their hair and clothing were lit. One reason for the resulting revenge was that the accused had supposedly laughed when the brother had to be revived by one of the attackers because of a drug overdose.

The crime and its circumstances

In the following time, the situation was peaked up: within months the defendant felt compelled to strike back. She took a knife with her and visited one of the girls she had previously injured. In this argument, she demanded an apology, which was, however, refused. When the other girl continued, the 15-year-old followed her and stabbed her-the stitch should actually go into the buttocks, but ultimately hit his back.

Interestingly, the accused's 13-year-old sister originally stood out. Since she was not yet punishable at the time, this could give an indication of the planning intention to plan, as the prosecutor argues. Nevertheless, the defense lawyer regarded this procedure as a sign of rashness and not as a calculated crime.

The reactions and the consequences

It was also stressful for the 15-year-old documents that were found during their detention. In these documents, she expressed derogatory towards others, which the judges and the public prosecutor considered suspicious. The defender, on the other hand, interpreted these statements as an expression of their emotions and frustration about their situation.

The defendant's lawyer also expressed his concerns about the general willingness to use violence in society. He not only called for fair treatment for his client, but also for a rethink in politics to counteract the spiral of violence. “It can’t go on like this, with everyone stabbing everyone,” he said in the courtroom. The psychological consequences of the incident are already noticeable for the defendant: she suffers from post-traumatic symptoms, including flashbacks and sleep disorders.

The audience was excluded during the hearing to protect the privacy of those involved. A verdict is expected by the afternoon. This dramatic story casts a shadow over the problems of dealing with violence among young people. For more information on this specific incident, see the report on www.diepresse.com.