Demented old man in Vienna home: attempted murder with a pillow!

Demented old man in Vienna home: attempted murder with a pillow!

In a dramatic incident at a Vienna retirement home, an 85-year-old resident was arrested after he allegedly pressed a pillow into the face of his roommate, the same age. According to police, this incident occurred on Friday evening. Only the courageous intervention of the nursing staff and a resident who was present at the home could prevent something worse from happening. Both men suffer from dementia, a blessing in disguise: no injuries were found on the victim. Nevertheless, the Vienna public prosecutor's office initiated an investigation into attempted murder, and the suspect was taken to a correctional facility oe24.at reported.

Rapid violence in care facility

Another case of attempted murder shocked the Wels region when a 27-year-old resident of a psychosocial care facility attacked a roommate with a pitchfork. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, is said to have arisen from a dispute over house rules. After the attacker became enraged and grabbed a pitchfork from the building's agricultural wing, he attempted to stab his roommate several times. He managed to avert the attacks and escape, but the suspect was on his heels puls24.at reported. When he was arrested, the 27-year-old explained that he actually wanted to stab the victim and was then arrested.

Police have launched extensive investigations into both cases while the suspects are in custody. The seriousness of the incidents raises questions about safety in such facilities. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how these appalling acts of violence will be assessed legally.