They went to the casino in the Czech Republic together. On the way home, an argument broke out between the then 18-year-old Samuel Z. and his 19-year-old girlfriend Stefanie R. The young man allegedly brutally killed his companion with two snow sticks. He will therefore stand trial in Upper Austria on Thursday on charges of murder. The “Krone” reports continuously.
“I take full responsibility for my actions,” the accused said at the beginning of the trial. He knows there is no excuse for this, but he still wants to try and apologize to the victim’s family. Then 19-year-old Samuel Z. reads a prepared statement.
It went on to say that “there is no excuse for my actions.” He attributes his – quote – “quick action” to “a mishmash of circumstances” such as the use of “substances”, alcohol and drugs and a gambling addiction.
What happened?
The 19-year-old allegedly killed a pear with two snow poles in February. In addition to a conviction, the OM also wants admission to a forensic therapeutic center. According to a psychiatric report, the young man is of sound mind. Since he suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, there is a risk of further crimes.
The media attention at the beginning of the day of the trial is great: the courtroom is packed to the last corner. Some spectators only get standing places, five television cameras follow the action. The public prosecutor extensively accuses the suspect of the way in which he allegedly brutally murdered his victim with the snow sticks.
Spectator collapsed
After the indictment has been read and the suspect has confessed, an expert will speak. He shows explicit images of the crime and emphasizes that he has never seen such violence in his career. Many cannot see properly, one spectator who has left the room even collapses, interrupting the hearing for a while.
Ten to twenty years in prison
The then only 18-year-old allegedly punched and killed his 19-year-old friend on his way home from a casino visit in the Czech Republic after a fight with two snow poles. On Sunday morning, a driver found the student’s body on a forest path in the municipality of Bad Leonfelden. As a young adult, the 19-year-old faces ten to twenty years in prison if convicted, but there is no such thing as life imprisonment in this age group.
The verdict is expected on Thursday. The “Krone” continuously reports on the process.
Source: Krone
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