Bloody jealousy: 39-year-old is on trial for brutal murder

Bloody jealousy: 39-year-old is on trial for brutal murder

On Monday, a shocking case came to a head in a Vienna court: A 39-year-old man, identified as Efe L. (name changed), was charged with the murder of his former father-in-law. The 72-year-old man was found dead after a brutal attack in which he was stabbed and punched numerous times. The crime happened on December 28, 2024, when the victim's widow and one of his sons were visiting.

In court, the victim's 77-year-old widow emotionally recounted her husband's final moments. He was found in his own apartment after Efe L. was said to have acted in an act of anger and jealousy, motivated by his separation from his ex-wife, who is now married to a member of the conservative Kaya family. Efe L. has two children with his former partner, which further exacerbated tensions within the families.

A dramatic sequence

The investigation revealed that Efe L. stabbed the victim around 15 times after an argument. Witnesses reported that he injured his thumb when he slipped during the attack. After the crime, he left a mess in the apartment, took the victim's cell phone and the tools before fleeing.

The victim's son, Ali, found his lifeless father and immediately called emergency services. Initially, Ali himself was targeted by investigators, but suspicions against him were quickly dispelled. Traces of the defendant's DNA and blood were found at the crime scene, and cell phone evaluations showed that Efe L.'s and the victim's cell phones were in the same place at the time of the crime.

The process and expectations

Efe L. denies the crime and blames the victim's son for the murder. However, the defense accuses the prosecution of contradictions and questions the motives. The trial continues Friday and more witnesses and experts are expected to testify.

While society in Vienna follows the development of the case with excitement, this process also raises larger questions about the perception of crime and the handling of domestic violence. A study by the ZKFS has shown that social and psychological factors strongly influence the subjective perception of crime, with feelings of threat and stereotypes playing an important role. Such findings are important not only for jurisprudence, but also for future preventive measures in society.

We can look forward to the verdict on Friday. The case exemplifies the high level of emotion and conflict that can lurk in family relationships and is a reminder that in seemingly calm environments, the shadows of the past can always remain dangerous.

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