Sincerely, George Simor

another question;
how many bodies he had burnt in his furnice?
how many he intended to burn?

Many Austrians and Germans must be wonderfull people,
But many of them were monsters during last war
People in the occupied cuontries were just burnt in the concentration camps

God Bless them and give them good health.

How can anyone ignore such devastation and cruelty? Why can’t the American media dedicate at least five minutes a day to this story and that of Natascha Kampusch, the child/now woman held captive for eight years? Why can’t we accept and do something about disgusting evil sexual predators?

After hearing the story, I vomitted and had nightmares of those two nights I was raped. I understand the need for anonymity for Elizabeth and her children. I am also saddened that society has made it so that they need this. Rape victims (primary and secondary victims) deal with their pain in silence. When our lives start falling apart, we can’t tell people, “Oh, I ran into someone today who looked like my rapist.” These triggers hopefully subside over the years after intensive therapy and medication and the support of others.

Elizabeth is truly an inspiration not only rape victims, but us as human beings. She was able to love her children, even decorate their bathroom, while being tortured incessantly. Her ability to find beauty under such circumstances is beyond belief. I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. However, I am hopeful that there are more persons like Elizabeth out there = People who have strength, willpower, and emotional willpower to overcome evil with love.

I have never forgiven my attacker and I never will. Like any victim, I have been forever changed against my volition. I have the right to hold onto my disgust and anger. I can still do this and live a happy healthy life. (If you meet me, you would never have known I was victimized.)

The insanity plea is a slap to all victims. I agree with SoSorry that this man has a personality disorder, not a mental illness. He knew right from wrong. His excuse that this was an uncontrollable impulse is irrational. He could design an elaborate dungeon, force his daughter to build it, “hide” his activities from his wife for twenty four years, but can’t drive himself to the police station and turn himself in? Being evil is not a legal defense. His excuse that he was raised during the Nazi time is equally ridiculous. He knew what it was to enjoy life when he took those holidays/vacations.

I hope those jailed in Austria will make sure JF is in pain and in fear every second of those fifteen years.

I hope Austrians will give Elizabeth and her children a good life and not allow this tragedy to be swept away after a few years. After hearing that ridiculous 15 years, this seems to be the only thing they can offer the family: Keep the memory, and thus them, alive.