- Teen suspected of killing elderly woman in Vienna cemetery
- Investigation underway to determine motive and circumstances
A visit to a cemetery in Austria’s capital, Vienna, turned deadly when a 64-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed.
Authorities suspect a 14-year-old girl of committing the crime.
Police announced that the teenager has confessed and that a pocket knife believed to be the murder weapon was recovered.
The State Criminal Investigation Office has launched a comprehensive inquiry to uncover the details and motives behind the attack.
Officials confirmed there was no prior connection between the victim and the suspect, and the reasons for the crime remain unknown.
The victim’s body was discovered inside the cemetery, showing multiple stab wounds and serious injuries. The girl was apprehended after investigators received a tip and found her at a social care facility.