Main witness in the trial

Double murder: little boy (9) convicts stepfather

The horrific double murder of mother and daughter took place on the night of August 3 to 4, 2022.(Bild: Anja Richter)

A woman and her 14-year-old daughter were strangled to death in Vienna in 2022. Two little boys had to witness the horrific crime. In the trial against the perpetrator, one of the children was the main witness. His harrowing testimony led to a turning point in the case.

When the video of nine-year-old Florian 2023 is played during the trial, you could hear a feather fall to the floor in room 25 of the Vienna Regional Court. You can see a child who seems playful for his age.