Title: Expected Verdict in Preventive Detention Case for 'House of Horror' Abuser
It's anticipated that a verdict will be handed down on Thursday in the trial regarding preventive detention for the convicted perpetrator associated with the infamous 'House of Horror' in Höxter. Both parties involved in the Paderborn District Court proceedings have been instructed to prepare their closing arguments, as reported by a court spokesperson. However, the trial's conclusion is contingent upon the trial's progress and any adjustments necessary.
In 2018, Wilfried W. was found guilty of systematically torturing women in a house near Höxter, in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, alongside his ex-wife, over an extended period. The result of their heinous acts led to the tragic deaths of two victims, who suffered extensive abuse for months.
At trial, his ex-partner was sentenced to thirteen years in prison, while Wilfried W. received an eleven-year sentence. Despite also receiving conviction in the case, the court deemed Wilfried W. to have limited capacity during their proceedings. An expert witness testified that he was unable to differentiate between good and evil, which the court agreed with. Consequently, Wilfried W. was committed to a psychiatric facility.
However, there were soon questions about this assessment, leading to a subsequent ruling declaring his assessment erroneous. He was then transferred to a standard prison in 2020 after serving his sentence.
In an effort to maintain public safety and keep him imprisoned, the public prosecutor's office requested preventive detention. Post-sentence, this detention serves to protect society from dangerous offenders who may pose a potential threat when their prison terms conclude. Wilfried W.'s defense argues that he should continue to receive treatment in a psychiatric institution rather than be subjected to preventive detention.
Ultimately, psychiatric experts' assessments of Wilfried W.'s continued danger to society will dictate the court's verdict, which is expected soon. Two forensic evaluators in the trial concluded that his potential for committing serious crimes against women re-surfaced after his release. They highlighted his high manipulative abilities, lack of empathy, and ruthless criminal energy.
The experts' opinions maintained that Wilfried W. demonstrated minimal empathy for his victims and failed to express remorse for his actions. The assessment from psychiatrist Prof. Johannes Fuß suggested that he had a significant level of criminal intelligence when exploiting women. Similarly, Prof. Hans-Ludwig Kröber's analysis declared that Wilfried W.'s antisocial personality was primarily driven by the desire to "consume new women and then torture them."
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Wilfried W.'s defense continues to advocate for his placement in a psychiatric institution, where they believe he should remain, rather than face preventive detention.
The public prosecutor's office submitted a request for preventive detention to protect the general public from Wilfried W., given his potential for committing renewed acts of violence following his release.
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