Völs: Murder process for the death of an ex-community politician begins

Völs: Murder process for the death of an ex-community politician begins

In November 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Völs, a small town in the Innsbruck-Land district, which shook the local community. A 75-year-old former community politician was found dead, and a 52-year-old man is now on trial at the Innsbruck regional court for murder. The defendant has confessed the crime and must now face the consequences of his actions.

According to the autopsy, the victim died due to serious injuries in the head and neck area, which were inflicted with an ax-like object. The alleged perpetrator and the victim had known themselves for many years, which is of crucial importance for the investigation. The accused's revelations showed that dissatisfaction with previous property transactions in the municipality of Völs was cited as a possible reason for the crime.

The circumstances of the deed

The body of the ex-politician was discovered on December 6th in an outbuilding on the defendant's property. The 52-year-old was arrested a week after the crime. The police came on track by an indication of a friend of the accused because he had contacted the authorities.

Because of the suspected inadequate capacity, the accused was initially admitted to a psychiatric department. Later, however, he was transferred to the judiciary. A psychological report by the psychiatrist Adelheid Kastner concluded that the accused was only limited during the crime. The public prosecutor stated that she saw no reason to contest the expert opinion, which should lead to an intensive discussion during the trial, in particular on the question of accountability.

Effects on the process

The situation raises several legal questions, including the accused's accountability. The spokesman for the public prosecutor, Hansjörg Mayr, confirmed that there is no additional expert report from the defense that could question the original report. Thus, the court will have to examine the topic of accountability in the upcoming negotiations.

In summary, it is a blatant case of violence that was motivated by personal and business tensions. The public prosecutor and the defense are faced with the challenge of clarifying the complex psychological and legal aspects. The outcome of the process remains to be seen, while the community is looking forward to the developments, As reports tirol.orf.at.