Psychological report finds teen responsible and dangerous after prison killing

A 17-year-old suspected of killing his 19-year-old cellmate at Klagenfurt prison was capable of understanding and controlling his actions, according to a psychological assessment commissioned by prosecutors, ORF reported.

The assessment also found the teenager dangerous. Prosecutor’s office spokesperson Markus Kitz said on Monday that the expert expected further serious acts of violence, potentially including killings, if the teenager received no treatment.

The expert diagnosed him with a lasting antisocial personality disorder and found that he had been able to understand the nature of the offence and control his actions. Urine and blood tests showed no evidence of drugs or alcohol.

The teenager confessed shortly after the killing, which took place during the night of September 1, according to the report. He said he had choked his cellmate until he lost consciousness, then inflicted fatal cuts to his neck with a razor blade.

The families of both inmates have publicly criticised the justice system and described problems between the two prisoners. The prosecutor’s office said those claims were not documented in the case file.