Body Found in Vienna's Danube: Suspect Refuses to Testify
Following the killing of a man on the Danube Island in Vienna-Floridsdorf, pre-trial detention has already been imposed on the suspect. This was done on Monday due to the risk of committing further offenses, fleeing, and tampering with evidence, said court spokesman Christoph Zonsics-Kral in response to an APA inquiry. The next detention hearing is on September 8.
Victim died from blunt force
The victim was discovered in the water of the New Danube on August 19. An autopsy revealed that the 37-year-old homeless man died from blunt force trauma to the head. Drag marks were also found on the shore near the discovery site at the Nordbrücke, which quickly reinforced the suspicion that it was a violent crime.
Suspect refuses to testify
After investigations in the victim's environment, the suspect was identified. The arrest took place last Saturday, four days after the body was found. The police have been very reserved for tactical reasons. The 42-year-old has not confessed from the beginning. He was quickly taken to a detention center on the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office.
The time of death of the 37-year-old also remains unclear. After the body was discovered, it was assumed that it had been in the water for a longer period.
(APA/Red)
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