Bloody murder in Vienna: Iranian dismembers fellow countryman and throws parts into water!

A grisly murder case shakes Vienna: A 39-year-old Iranian is accused of murdering his 45-year-old compatriot in his apartment in Vienna-Hietzing, dismembering him and disposing of body parts in the Marchfeld Canal. The public prosecutor's office cites financial motives as the reason for the brutal act, as the defendant allegedly owed the victim 21,000 euros. The trial begins on Tuesday at the regional court, with the first hearing scheduled for two days and the next hearing taking place on January 21st, as the Volksblatt reports.

Horrible acts

The murder occurred on November 15, 2023 when, according to the indictment, the defendant brutally hit the victim's head with a hammer during a meeting at the victim's apartment, which ultimately led to his death. He is then said to have dismembered the body and transported the remains away in a suitcase. The victim's head and left foot were discovered by anglers in the Marchfeld Canal in January, and the ribcage with ribs also appeared later, according to the press.

After his arrest, the accused initially confessed, but later deviated from his statement and claimed that the “Albanian mafia” was involved and that a certain “Mike” had committed the murder. This twist highlights the complexity of the case, which is further fueled by the psychiatric report as the defendant is deemed sane. This suggests a possible lengthy trial, while the Higher Regional Court could possibly decide on defense objections such as the The press reported.