Conviction in Styria After Attempted Murder

The trial began on Tuesday.

Styrian Asked to Speak

For the second day of the trial, only the four expert discussions were initially planned. However, the defendant asked to speak at the beginning of the trial: "The whole story was made up by me." He said that on the night in question, he had taken his usual drugs, but also injected ketamine for the first time. "Suddenly, I was pulled into bed, like quicksand," he described his memories. "From then on, I remember nothing, just fragments," he stated. "I am truly sorry. I didn't want this to happen," he insisted. He had fabricated the course of events, "but I must have shot," he admitted.

Subsequently, four experts were heard. The ballistics expert concluded that the arrows were shot at the woman while she was lying down and that she "could not have been standing" as the defendant had claimed on Tuesday. The forensic pathologist described that the arrow in the woman's side perforated the spleen, liver, and heart. The tip penetrated through the pericardium into the heart muscle. Because the arrow was still lodged in her, the blood only slowly seeped into the pericardium. Had she remained in the apartment without surgery for longer, she would have died: "The pericardium would have slowly filled with blood. The heart would eventually be unable to beat," she explained.

Arrow Penetrated 30 to 35 Centimeters Deep

The arrow in the 42-year-old's side was life-threatening in multiple ways. It penetrated lengthwise 30 to 35 centimeters deep into her body. Incidentally, the victim's spleen had to be removed. The second arrow, which entered over the shoulder into the left cheek and into the head, was formally a "minor injury."

According to the toxicological report, the defendant had a cocktail of drugs in his blood: morphine, methamphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis. Five different psychotropic substances were detected. Nevertheless, the psychiatric expert believes that the 39-year-old was accountable - albeit with limitations. Due to the acute intoxication from the substances, the defendant had a "moderate, but not full intoxication," according to the expert. He identified a psychological behavioral disorder in the Styrian, but not yet a fully developed personality disorder. However, this would likely develop with continued drug use. Rehabilitation is therefore necessary. Otherwise, the man could commit similar acts of violence under the influence of drugs at any time.

Private Plaintiff's Representative with Demand

The private plaintiff's representative demanded 10,000 euros in compensation for pain and suffering for the victim, as well as coverage for all future consequences of her injuries. The defendant surprisingly said: "I am willing to pay that."

(APA/Red)

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