Brutal bloody deed in Vienna: Schizophrenic sex worker murderer instructed

<p> <strong> Brutal bloody deed in Vienna: Schizophrenic sex worker murderer instructed </strong> </p>

Vienna was the scene of a shocking crime that shook the city: a 27-year-old Afghan, Ebadullah A., was charged in court because of the murder of three sex workers. The brutal act happened on February 23, 2024 in an erotic club in Vienna-Brigittenau, where A. murdered women with a total of around 100 knife stings. This violent incident led to an extensive process that attracted the attention of the entire nation.

The perpetrator was found guilty on Monday, but was classified as incapable of guilt. A psychiatric examination showed that he suffers from a severe form of paranoid schizophrenia. The expert Peter Hofmann confirmed that A. suffers from a sustainable mental illness and is considered highly dangerous. So he considered it medically "extremely unlikely" that someone cannot remember such a violent act as A. claimed.

psychological problems and the idea of threats

With a view to the background, there were signs of a mental disorder long before the crime. A. saw a witch in a refugee helper who was close to him and was convinced that she manipulates his thoughts and feelings. He incorrectly considered the murdered women as accomplices from this helper, which led to his brutal assault.

The jury then recognized the guilty of the perpetrator in a unanimous judgment, but seven out of eight jurors led to the conclusion that A. is unable to guise. Ultimately, he is indicated indefinitely in a forensic-therapeutic center, where his mental health can be treated. Defense attorney Philipp Springer was relieved about the judgment and emphasized that the trial had shown that it was a sick person.

effects of the judgment

Although the crime was terrible, the judgment of the court was easy for everyone involved. This shows the social examination of mental illnesses and their consequences. The murders of the three women, who are perceived as victims of violence and stigma, raise questions about sex workers in general.

The court has now decided that Ebadullah A. cannot return to society, but a return to Afghanistan is excluded. This ensures security against further possible attacks at least in the short term.

These tragic events and their legal processing will certainly continue to initiate a broad discussion about the social framework for people in the prostitution milieu and the important topic of mental health.