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Austria
Country Intelligence Summary
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Jan. 19, 2025
Top Motives and Outcomes in Austria
Top Motives
- Revenge — 2 case(s)
- Jealousy — 2 case(s)
- Fear of reputation damage — 1 case(s)
- Control/domination — 1 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic partner — 1 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Legal case ongoing — 3 case(s)
- Arrest made — 3 case(s)
- Homicide before marriage — 2 case(s)
- Relationship ended — 2 case(s)
- Investigation still ongoing — 1 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in Austria
No state/province data available for this country.
Cases in Austria: Outcome — Homicide before marriage
Kirsten Girtner Allegedly Murdered by Thomas Plumbberger, Grossglockner, Austria
On January 18, 2025, Kirsten Girtner and her boyfriend Thomas Plumbberger attempted to climb Grossglockner, the highest mountain in Austria. Starting two hours later than scheduled under severe winter conditions, the couple continued past sunset. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Grossglockner | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Jan. 19, 2025
View DetailsElisabeth Fritzl, Christine Fritzl, and others Murdered by Joseph Fritzl, Amstetten, Lower Austria, Austria
Elisabeth Fritzl was imprisoned in a basement by her father Joseph Fritzl for 24 years in Amstetten, Austria. Joseph controlled and abused Elisabeth, fathering seven children with her under captivity. He deceived the family and …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Amstetten | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: Aug. 28, 1984
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