What happened to Elias, the 3-year-old boy in Austria?

Elias, a 3-year-old boy in Tyrol, Austria, died weighing only 7 kilograms after his parents allegedly starved him to death and subjected him to severe abuse based on the advice of a fortune teller who told them Elias was possessed by a demon.

What were the consequences for Elias' parents?

Kevin (25) and Nathalie M. (26) have been arrested and charged with Elias' murder. They face a life sentence for allegedly failing to provide the 3-year-old with adequate food and fluids, and not seeking medical attention despite his deteriorating health.

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Parents Charged with Murdering 3-Year-Old Son Based on Occult Beliefs

Q: How did Elias' parents, Kevin and Nathalie M., treat him?

According to prosecutors, Elias' parents psychologically and physically abused him in a "gruesome" way, including tying him up, beating him with a wooden spoon, and isolating him from the rest of the family. They are accused of depriving Elias of food and water for months, leading to his death.

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

3-year-old boy starved to death, weighed only 7 kg
Parents accused of severe abuse, including beating and isolation
Couple believed son was possessed by a demon based on fortune teller's advice

Parents Charged with Murdering 3-Year-Old Son Based on Occult Beliefs

In a tragic and disturbing case, the parents of a 3-year-old boy in Tyrol, Austria have been charged with his murder after allegedly starving him to death and subjecting him to severe abuse. According to the authorities, the couple, Kevin (25) and Nathalie M. (26), were convinced by a fortune teller that their son Elias was possessed by a demon responsible for the family's financial troubles.

Driven by this belief, the parents are accused of systematically depriving Elias of food and water for months, leading to his death on May 19, 2024. An autopsy found that Elias had died weighing only 7 kilograms due to severe malnutrition and dehydration. The parents are also accused of physically abusing the child, tying him up, beating him with a wooden spoon, and isolating him from the rest of the family.