Trial for Attempted Double Murder Begins in Upper Austria

A 46-year-old man must answer in court in Linz on Tuesday and Thursday of next week for attempted double murder. On December 11, 2024, he allegedly stabbed his ex-wife in the chest with a knife in a parking lot. Already on June 10, the homeless man reportedly injured another person so severely in a dispute that this incident was also charged as attempted murder. So far, he has only admitted to the attack on the 31-year-old, denying any intent to kill.

Woman's Boss Alerted Police

After the knife attack, the severely injured woman was able to flee to her car and called her boss, who alerted the police. The 31-year-old suffered injuries to the lung area and was taken to the Linz Kepler University Clinic. The suspect turned himself in to the police shortly thereafter. During his first interrogation, he claimed to have felt "fooled" by his ex. On December 11, according to the investigation, he waited for her in the parking lot, approached her directly, and then stabbed her once in the right chest with a knife.

The homeless man, who has severe alcohol problems, reportedly cannot remember the second attempted murder, a spokesperson for the regional court said. According to the indictment, he allegedly got into a confrontation with another homeless person, apparently pinned him to the ground, punched him in the head and upper body, and kicked him in the head.

Verdict Planned for Thursday

The defendant was deemed accountable in both cases. If convicted, he faces ten to twenty years or life imprisonment. A verdict is planned for late Thursday evening (August 7).

(APA/Red)

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