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Horrific Austrian Incest and Rape Case Ends with Life Inprisonment

By Corey Rayburnyung

The Austrian father who held his daughter captive in a cellar for 24 years and fathered a total of seven children with her was convicted of homicide, rape, incest, and other charges today.  He will be sentenced to life in a psychiatric ward. The New York Times has more. You can view previous coverage of this case here. From the Associated Press:An Austrian jury convicted Josef Fritzl of homicide, enslavement, incest, rape and other charges Thursday and sentenced him to life in a psychiatric ward for holding his daughter captive for 24 years and fathering her seven children.Fritzl, 73, sat calmly and bowed his head as the verdicts were read. He later told the court he accepted the outcome and waived his right to appeal ? bringing a dramatic end to a shocking case that has drawn worldwide attention...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Crimes on March 19, 2009 (boomark / email).