Young murderer thanks swore: a case with psychological abysses

Young murderer thanks swore: a case with psychological abysses

A shocking case of violence caused horror in Vienna. In the summer of 2023, a 16-year-old boy is said to have murdered two sleepers with a knife within a few weeks. He is also accused of having seriously injured a homeless woman. The court has now made a judgment that proves the convict with a prison sentence of twelve years. This is not yet final.

The young man, now 18 years old, was comprehensively confessed during the procedure and apologized to the survivors. His defender described him as a "dear, nice 18-year-old", who suffered from a difficult childhood. The youth arrest he has to serve is supplemented by a briefing in a forensic-therapeutic center, since it suffers from a serious and sustainable personality disorder.

The deeds in detail

The brutal attacks occurred on July 12, 2023 and July 22, 2023. In the first incident, which occurred at the Handelskai in Vienna-Brigittenau, the accused stood up a 56-year-old man who was sleeping there. Despite his injuries, the victim was able to walk 350 meters before losing consciousness. If he had received help immediately, he might have survived, said an expert.

A few weeks later, on July 22, the accused also added serious injuries to a 51-year-old woman in the Leopoldstadt district. She survived the attack, but still suffers from the consequences. The young man had previously observed her movements before attacking them. It is reported that he even put his cell phone on flight mode during the deeds in order not to be located and hid his facial features behind a hooded jacket.

In the negotiation, the defendant revealed that he had "fell into a kind of blood rush" and that he had the feeling of "fulfillment" after the first murder. "It was not specific to the homeless people," he assured the jury. His deeds were described as particularly brutal and insidious because he used victims in need of protection.

psychoanalyzes and reports

The psychiatric report certifies 18-year-old guilt, but describes it as a "serial killer", which represents an immense danger to society. Experts estimated that serious crimes can be expected again without therapy. The psychological burden of the boy is considerable, shaped by a problematic childhood and experience of emotional abuse.

The child and adolescent psychiatrist, who appeared in this case as an expert, reported on his early murder fantasies and a post-traumatic stress disorder. It urgently recommends accommodation in a forensic-therapeutic center. This was also confirmed by the renowned court psychiatrist, who emphasized that the accused had meticulously prepared the deeds.

The court emphasized that the accused and the detailed description of the acts of the crime were mitigated, but the severity and brutality of the deeds must result in a sensitive imprisonment. The prosecutor emphasized that the accused acted out of "particularly reprehensible motives" and that it was extremely brutal crimes.

For some it will remain a challenging and emotionally stressful topic. Reports on the incidents could be stressful for people who are in crises. Support and help are available in Austria through telephone counseling under 142 and other organizations to help people in difficult situations.

Overall, this case not only reflects the cruel reality of violence against people in need of protection, but also raises questions about mental health and dealing with delinquent young people.