Terror alarm in Graz: IT technician with bombs against ex-wife!

Terror alarm in Graz: IT technician with bombs against ex-wife!

A 55-year-old IT technician from the Graz area is on trial after being charged with multiple attempted murders. He will be tried in the large jury courtroom in Graz on April 28th and 30th. He is said to have placed several highly dangerous explosive devices near Jehovah's Witnesses' vehicles and buildings since the summer of 2023. Despite the dangerous explosions, no one has been injured so far, but the explosives had enough explosive power to cause life-threatening situations. What particularly caught the eye was an explosive device that was placed at the entrance to a prayer house in Kalsdorf, but it did not detonate like that Small newspaper reported.

The Graz public prosecutor's office makes serious allegations: The man could not only be charged with terrorist offenses, but there are also more than ten attempted murders. An application was made for him to be admitted to a forensic therapeutic center, which indicates that, according to previous psychiatric reports, he is considered sane. This is happening even though the charges are not yet final and the defense attorney may object, a spokesman for the public prosecutor's office noted. Loud Today The acts constitute a disruption of public life, based on Section 278c of the Criminal Code.

The alleged perpetrator, who was previously a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, cited maintenance disputes with his ex-wife as the motive. In order to distract from his actual target, he used the bombs, including on their vehicle. However, an explosive device on their car did not detonate and was only discovered after his arrest. The case has already caused a stir and raises questions about security surrounding such threats.