From what I understand he was a very authoritative man - 'a despot. I hated him' said a sister-in-law. It seems he said that he had government work to do in the cellar (he was an engineer) and his wife was not even allowed to bring coffee down for him. He also made the daughter write a note that she had left for a cult. Then as he took each of the children he adopted, a note would come with them 'from Elizabeth' saying she could not take care of the child, and those children were legally adopted. An evil man! I understand that the wife is now in psychiatric help as well.
Another thing is, there was a girl who was found dead some years ago, near a lake where this man and his wife had a home. The authorities say that this girl had an uncanny resemblance to his daughter. He was also convicted for some kind of sexual abuse in the 60's, but the court records are expunged after a period of time. there should be no period of time for sexual offences.
And I hear he might get 15 years! If I was the judge I would give him 24 years, then 19, 18, and 5 for the years those spent in the cellar. And he would spend it in a tiny room.
This is bringing out my vengeful side!!
Kit, bring your stick and let's go to Austria!!