Josef Fritzl, aged 73, was sentenced to life in prison today. He kept his own daughter imprisoned for 24 years, raping her and fathering 7 children by her - one of whom died because Fritzl denied medical help to the child. The man will be held at a secure psychiatric facility, and will be assessed whether he can be treated. If so, he will be transferred to a normal prison and could be eligible for parole in 15 years from now.
The twists and turns of this mind-boggling case have gained high prominence in the media in the past year or so, and the nation of Austria is still to come to terms with the horror of this scenario, enacted by one of its own citizens.
Such a monster to abuse his own Daughter ~ and keep her locked up for 24 years is unbelievable ~ How could he have kept that secret for so long without his wife knowing is beyond me ~ I hope they keep him locked up for the rest of his life ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteeligible for parole. uch...disgusting.
ReplyDeleteIt's unfortunate this didn't come to light when he was younger. At his age he'll probably only live a few years in prison. It would be nice if he could be locked away for at least 24 years after this horrible thing he did to his daughter.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe he will be eligible for parole!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dispicable man ,a control freak ,well now someone else is in control and he can sit and reflect on what he has done ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteSomehow, if he makes it to the full prison, I do not think he will make it fifteen years.
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