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Parents Torture Son to Death in 'Horrific' Trial
9 Feb
Summary
- Parents accused of five months of torture, malnutrition, and dehydration.
- Child was starved, locked in a drawer, and beaten before death.
- Parents allegedly believed a demon was responsible for their problems.
A harrowing trial has begun in Innsbruck, Austria, where parents Kevin and Nathalie M stand accused of torturing their three-year-old son, Elias, over a five-month period. Investigators allege the child endured severe physical and mental abuse, including beatings, being locked in a drawer for 22 hours daily, and starvation, leading to his death from malnutrition and dehydration in May 2024. Elias weighed a mere seven kilograms at autopsy. Prosecutors contend the parents deliberately inflicted agonizing suffering, believing a demon within the boy was the source of their financial and personal issues. Evidence includes WhatsApp chats and emails documenting Elias's torment. The mother has confessed, citing the demon, while the father has also confessed and expressed regret. The couple, who lived in Ebbs, Kufstein, face charges of cruelty, unlawful imprisonment, and murder, with potential life sentences.
