He is suspected of having killed his 33-year-old ex-partner, with whom he has three underage children, on Thursday at the airport. He will be held in custody pending his extradition to Slovenia, said the spokeswoman for the Klagenfurt public prosecutor’s office upon request.
Three children with foster parents
The man suspected of murder was arrested on Saturday in his apartment in Klagenfurt on the basis of a European arrest warrant. He is said to have stabbed the 33-year-old woman, who was born in Iran and also lived in Klagenfurt, on Thursday. The man must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. According to the public prosecutor’s office, he had three children with the Iranian woman, aged five, seven and 14. They were placed in out-of-home care by the youth welfare office in Carinthia.
Body found in parking lot
According to Slovenian media, the woman’s body, which was discovered in the parking lot of Ljubljana airport on Thursday morning, had multiple stab wounds. The Klagenfurt public prosecutor confirmed that the instrument of the crime was a knife. During questioning, the suspect confessed. It could take “several weeks” for the handover to Slovenia, as Sandra Agnoli, spokeswoman for the Klagenfurt public prosecutor’s office, said.
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**Interview with Sandra Agnoli, Spokeswoman for the Klagenfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Sandra. Can you provide us with the latest updates regarding the suspect in the recent murder case involving his ex-partner?
**Sandra Agnoli:** Thank you for having me. As of now, the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody in Klagenfurt. He will be held pending extradition to Slovenia, where the alleged crime occurred.
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us what happened leading up to the arrest?
**Sandra Agnoli:** The suspect is accused of fatally stabbing his 33-year-old ex-partner at Ljubljana airport last Thursday. The woman’s body was found in the airport parking lot with multiple stab wounds. The suspect was apprehended on Saturday in his apartment based on a European arrest warrant.
**Interviewer:** What is known about the couple’s children in light of this tragic event?
**Sandra Agnoli:** They had three children together—ages five, seven, and 14—who have now been placed in out-of-home care by the youth welfare office in Carinthia. Their welfare is our priority amidst this tragedy.
**Interviewer:** What does the legal process look like moving forward for the suspect?
**Sandra Agnoli:** It’s important to note that the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The extradition process may take several weeks. The suspect did reportedly confess during questioning, but we still need to follow the legal protocols.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what resources are available for individuals who may be facing domestic violence situations?
**Sandra Agnoli:** In Austria, there are several organizations that provide help and information for those experiencing violence. The women’s helpline at 0800-222-555 and the Association of Autonomous Austrian Women’s Shelters are excellent starting points. It’s vital that anyone in need reaches out for support.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Sandra, for sharing this important information and for your work in addressing these serious issues.
**Sandra Agnoli:** Thank you for covering this crucial topic.
