The suspect was wearing an ankle monitor

Seriously Ill Woman Poisoned and Robbed by Caregiver

For months, a woman with multiple sclerosis was given dangerous substances by one of her caregivers—substances that could have been fatal.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/stock.adobe.com)

When a woman with multiple sclerosis hired a caregiver in 2024, she thought the woman had her best interests at heart. In reality, she was a serious criminal wearing an ankle monitor—one who had simply been looking for a new victim. Incomprehensible: The victim had not been informed by the justice system about the perpetrator’s criminal history.

Everything looks so cozy in her apartment in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district, with its light-colored furniture and pretty pictures on the walls. “It’s important to me,” says Astrid F., “to feel comfortable at home.” Because she spends a lot of time here—and has done so for a long time.