More of the same
Josef Fritzl isn’t the only creepo parent out there . . .
A guy from Argentina, Eleuterio Soria, was just sentenced to 16 years in jail for psychologically and physically abusing his daughter since 1992. After enduring the treatment for over a decade, and having at least two children by him, the girl finally escaped and reported her father to the police. The difference between Soria and Fritzl is that Soria didn’t hide in the basement - it seems his family was pretty aware of the abuse since they all took off. You would think they would try to intervene instead of just removing themselves from the situation.
Back to the Fritzls. Today it was reported that Elisabeth, possibly with her children, are suing their father for damages. I think they have a pretty solid case.
Josef is now blaming the Nazis for his behaviour. The defense is crazy, of course, but he’s pretty articulate about his motives considering he’s supposed to be claiming insanity.
Also, the oldest daughter, Kerstin, looks like she may recover from her multiple organ failure and infection. Good thing - the family needs some positive news in this whole mess.
Cheryl
Kalakanovella said,
May 31, 2008 at 11:28 pm
I say the demon has prepared the feast. Joseph Fritzl is nothing but demon food at best.
I believe that Elizabeth is an incredibly strong woman to have survived this. She must have compensated in ways that ordinary folks cannot even imagine. She is exceptional.
The demon food, J. Fritzl, can blame whatever he wants on his behavior…hell…he can blame it on the rain if he wants…he can blame it on whatever he wants, but he will have to face the maker one day to give an account of his actions; without putting blame on noone but himself. I can see his demise right now: the demon will usher him into the inferno dining room of lust where he will be consumed by his own sexual fiend. If there isn’t a hell there should be one just for him. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
Robert said,
July 2, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Fritzel’s Defense: 1) blame the Nazis; 2) blame his parents; 3) blame Austrian society. Blah! Blah! Blah! The only person really to blame is Fritzl himself. He has free will. He chose to do what he did. He did it because he wanted to and because he could. He deserves neither sympathy nor mercy.