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Reconstruction of scene of teen murder

Police have carried out a crime scene reconstruction with a teenage suspect who is accused of murdering his 16-year-old friend in Graz in June.

Published: 18 July 2014 12:30 CEST
Reconstruction of scene of teen murder
The door to the basement where the murder happened. Photo: APA

Sebastian S (also 16) allegedly shot and killed his friend Marcel S because Marcel forced him, at gunpoint, to rape a 14-year-old girl.

Sebastian’s 86-year-old grandfather, Walter, was also arrested for allegedly helping him bury the body in Hungary.

Arnulf Rumpold, spokesman for the public prosecutor in Graz, told the APA press agency that the suspect was involved in the reconstruction, but said he couldn’t divulge any details. Both the prosecutor and Sebastian’s defence lawyer were present during the reconstruction.

It’s still unclear what happened on the night of June 22nd, but media reports suggest that Sebastian was entertaining friends in the basement of a building where his grandfather lives, in the upmarket area of Geidorf.

A 16-year-old acquaintance of his from Villach (Carinthia) allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl, and then tried to force his friend to do the same.  

In revenge, or to free the girl, Sebastian went upstairs to his grandfather’s apartment, took a small rifle from his gun cabinet, and shot Marcel.

He then confessed what had happened to his grandfather, who drove him to the Hungarian border to dispose of the body. Some reports suggest that the pair may have had an accomplice who helped them to bury the body.

The traumatised girl was taken into psychiatric care.

 

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UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible ‘threat’ to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Viennese police have confirmed they are investigating a possible - and unspecified - threat to the popular shopping centre in the city's 22nd district.

Published: 29 April 2024 17:32 CEST
UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible 'threat' to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Vienna police confirmed they are investigating a non-specified threat to the Donau Zentrum shopping centre, located in the Austrian capital’s 22nd district, a spokesperson told The Local. 

On Monday, pictures of an alleged internal document sent by the shopping centre to tenants circulated on social media and messaging apps. The document stated there was a “threat against the Westfield Donau Zentrum for April 30, 2024”. It stated that the authorities had been working to identify suspects since yesterday.

“The source of the threat is a photo circulating online”, the statement said without giving further details. “If we receive additional information or specifications, we will immediately inform you”, it added.

“There is currently no reason for you as an employee to worry as we are strictly following police guidelines”, the document said. It was signed by a manager of the shopping centre. The Local reached out to Donau Zentrum media representatives, who confirmed a threat against the centre.

“The Center Management of Westfield Donau Zentrum can confirm a threat against the center and is in ongoing communication with the relevant authorities. We are taking the situation seriously. The safety of everyone in the center is our top priority. After coordination with the authorities, the center will be open as usual today”, they said.

The Vienna police confirmed the veracity of the statement and added, “We are aware of the matter and are investigating,” they replied after an inquiry on their official social media channels. The Local reached out to the press office for further clarification but has not yet received a response.

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