Murder Suspicion in Lower Austria: Winemaker Allegedly Drove Partner to Death

The man is suspected of having persuaded his then partner – a 71-year-old woman from the St. Pölten district – to consume a medication that ultimately led to her death. This was confirmed by Leopold Bien, spokesperson for the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office, to the media on Wednesday.

Doubts about voluntary intake of the medication

The alleged victim died at the beginning of March. The woman had left a living will and had the corresponding medication. Whether she took it voluntarily is currently the subject of investigations.

According to the public prosecutor's office, a report was initially filed, which triggered further investigations. Suspicions were substantiated during the course of the investigations, which is why the accused was arrested on July 15.

Suspect remains silent

According to current findings, the woman was not actually willing to die. Financial aspects are also being considered, according to the public prosecutor's office. The accused himself has not yet made any statements on the matter.

(APA/Red)

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