A serious event that shocked Austria is taking on another dimension after the publication of details from the psychiatric expertise of the main suspect.
A 47-year-old Albanian from Kosovo is suspected of killing his 38-year-old wife, a mother of four children, while a 45-year-old compatriot is accused of providing him with the weapon, knowing of his intent.
The additional psychiatric report assessed the 47-year-old as a person with psychotic disorders, concluding that he was not criminally responsible for his actions.
It is suspected that the husband had developed the belief that his wife practiced black magic and was a witch. He was reportedly constantly involved in thoughts and fantasies about demons and dark forces, which he had also displayed during his time in prison.
The crime is alleged to have taken place on April 5, Easter Sunday, in Sooß, Lower Austria. According to the investigation, the 47-year-old had initially given his wife some gifts for the holiday, but then allegedly shot her three times with a Beretta-type pistol.
The attack didn't end there. He allegedly stabbed her in the upper body about 40 times with a screwdriver, knocking her unconscious. He then dragged her body into the garden and covered it with rubbish.
Disturbing details have also been revealed from his behavior after his arrest. According to the report, he continued to talk about black magic and demons, while describing prison staff as "cave people preparing for hell."/ Heute