A 70-year-old Swiss man was discovered dead in his apartment in Vienna. A 26-year-old Afghan, who previously lived with him, is strongly suspected of having committed the crime. During his interrogation, he made confusing statements.
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A 70-year-old Swiss man was found dead in his apartment in Vienna.
Friends of the man had alerted police after being unable to make contact with him. The deceased was a renowned restaurateur who ran a restaurant near Saint-Étienne Cathedral, known for his Swiss specialties, reports “Blick.ch”.
The investigation quickly led to the identification of a 26-year-old Afghan, considered the main suspect. He had lived with the Swiss for several years, after the latter helped him integrate into Austria.
In September 2024, the young man left the shared apartment, the reasons for this departure are not yet clear. Information provided by the victim's entourage helped police locate and arrest the suspect.
Confused statements
When questioned by police, the suspect made confusing statements. He claimed to have been guided by a “devil’s voice” which pushed him to act. However, he could not give a clear motive, as a police spokeswoman said. The suspect reportedly continued to state that he killed the man with the devil.
The Swiss restaurateur had recently retired and was planning to return to his native Bernese Oberland after many years in Vienna. He intended to acquire a cow there which, as he joked, would “save his life”.
The main suspect benefits from the presumption of innocence.
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