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Brutal crime in Vienna: schizophrenic sex worker murderer admitted
A 27-year-old Afghan man was found guilty of the triple murder of sex workers in Vienna, but was deemed mentally incompetent. He is admitted to a psychiatric center.
Brutal crime in Vienna: schizophrenic sex worker murderer admitted
Vienna was the scene of a shocking crime that shook the city: a 27-year-old Afghan, Ebadullah A., was charged in court with the murder of three sex workers. The brutal act happened on February 23, 2024 in an erotic club in Vienna-Brigittenau, where A. murdered the women with a total of around 100 stab wounds. This violent incident led to a massive trial that captured the attention of the entire nation.
On Monday, the perpetrator was found guilty, but classified as incompetent. A psychiatric examination revealed that he suffers from a severe form of paranoid schizophrenia. The expert Peter Hofmann confirmed that A. suffers from a long-term mental illness and is considered highly dangerous. He considered it medically “extremely unlikely” that someone could not remember such a violent act, as A. claimed.
Psychological problems and the idea of threat
Looking at the background, there were signs of a mental disorder long before the crime. A. saw a refugee helper who was close to him as a witch and was convinced that she was manipulating his thoughts and feelings. He mistakenly viewed the murdered women as accomplices of this helper, which led to his brutal attack.
The jury then unanimously recognized the guilt of the perpetrator, but seven out of eight jurors came to the conclusion that A. was incompetent. Ultimately, he will be committed to a forensic therapeutic center for an indefinite period of time where his mental health can be treated. Defense attorney Philipp Springer expressed relief at the verdict and emphasized that the court hearing had shown that this was a sick person.
Effects of the judgment
Although the crime was terrible, the court's verdict was a slight relief for everyone involved. This shows how society deals with mental illnesses and their consequences. The murders of the three women, perceived as victims of violence and stigma, raise questions about the safety of sex workers in general.
The court has now ruled that Ebadullah A. cannot return to society, but a return to Afghanistan is out of the question for him. This ensures security against further possible attacks, at least in the short term.
These tragic events and their legal treatment will certainly continue to trigger a broad discussion about the social conditions for people in prostitution and the important issue of mental health.