The Horrific Case of Elisabeth and Josef Fritzl Like You've Never Seen

In Amsttetten, Austria, when Elisabeth Fritzl's father Josef Fritzl asked his daughter for her help in the basement, Elisabeth had no idea it would lead to Josef holding her for one of the longest times in captivity. For this case, we visit the true crime story of Josef and Elisabeth Fritzl...the case known for its victim being held for an unthinkable 24 years in a basement. Come learn the little-known stories behind this real crime story.
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[@crimeatoz]

This one definitely made our "Free pass to hell" playlist. Why do these criminals feel they have the right to capture and do what they will to other humans, let alone their own children. Just evil.

[@joannewilson1483]

Oh he was a selfish lump of a human

[@AnayhiasMimi4619]

It seems sh**y that he is up for parole in 15 yrs!!! Thats all

[@gracealexandre3381]

He honestly looks like saten, so he'll fit right in.

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

Husband keeps daughter in captivity and he goes where "nobody else can come" so he can rape 1-3 times per day and these babies come out of nowhere and Josef Friztl's wife had no idea...she would have known in the first week if she cared, yet 24 years passed, she should be locked in prison as her husband STUPID B*TCH.

[@elsayedina]

@@gracealexandre3381I totally agree. I was scared to look at his pictures.

[@ThinkFitMind]

Your husband builds a bunker. Your daughter goes missing. Your husband dissapears for hours in a private part of the house. Over the years, your daughter drops children at your doorstep but runs away before you see her. Your husband seems unfazed. Yet, you dont think to investigate further .. or at least open the room ?

[@weirdnotormaybe]

He would beat the wife though

[@sarabrothern2442]

100% valid. But also, he ruled his family through abuse, so he conditioned them not to question him.

[@UC-Jf_YAvw4Apbz-SAVM3p2A]

unfazed? he was abusive and scary. neighbors and friends were afraid of him. imagine the wife. she accepted whatever he said. she knows his previous rape and s*xual assault charges to other women.

[@jeancruise3313]

Such a horrible And abusive man he should rot in hell

[@WideAwakeHuman]

She knew scar was going on but was conditioned to have a slave mind set - she couldn’t do anything about it

[@JohnSmith-jl2mh]

For future prevention of this kind of incident, authority should check the basement and attic of every missing kids' family first.

[@marikoma2260]

Yes but as it's shown in the video the door leading to actual cell was behind shelves, I doubt that police would bother doing such thorough examination. But you are right, when there is case like this, police should do their best possible.

[@Ghost7065]

They can't due to legal issues.

[@marikoma2260]

@@Ghost7065 Yes, as far as I know they should have legitimate reasons for inspection. Otherwise they aren't obliged for that.

[@toshiarichardson9627]

Some times it don't help.....there's a video somewhere on KZbin where a wife reported her husband missing. Car was in driveway.. keys on counter like he came home and just vanished after work....the cops searched the house, but overlooked a crawlspace. Seems he came home went into the crawlspace to put money in a jar he had secretly put in there and had a massive heart attack and died. They didn't find him till after the wife died and house was sold....

[@fashunpuss6279]

And not return a distressed runaway child to her abusers

[@iceJJenny]

Elizabeth was alone for 5 years before having her first baby. This is truly terrifying. Imagine being alone in a basement with no entertainment, only this sick monster as your “company”, and no other pleasures such as good food, games, nothing. Wow. I cant even imagine a week of solitude. God bless Elizabeth and her family I wish them the very best…

[@gmanbaz]

I heard that she may have been given a tv at one point but am unsure if this is true or not.

[@lightinthenights]

@@gmanbaz it was to watch p-graphic content. her father made her

[@vinitasinha6183]

I can't imagine the pain once I got locked in a small bathroom for 20 mins by my toddler son , I was crying and suffocating in small space ,feeling helpless . I can't imagine her pain ,helplessness,loneliness, fear

[@KCohere33]

I can’t imagine giving birth six times completely alone with no medical care.

[@Vero2yu]

@@gmanbaz Well, even if that is true, that might have added to the trauma I think. Seeing that others are out there living and she is still there, having to have her parent (will not say the exact words, eewww, too gross) That close. COMPLETELY HORRIFYING.

[@archiesutherland1105]

Elisabeth Fritzl is an absolute hero. The fact she has the resilience to keep herself going and provide a life for her children in appalling conditions is something to be admired greatly.

[@boggy6060]

Only the death penalty applies to cases like these.

[@circusfreak9696]

I agree 100% but when they said he had dementia and didn't want to live anymore then it was like okay now keeping him alive is even more torture so I was okay with that.

[@margaretr5701]

@@circusfreak9696 It's amazing how long some people live, who should be long gone. What an utter waste of a long life.

[@janthorud]

Daily Torture and then death. If I May add.

[@kaage8780]

Nah, if they only threw him to the same basement until they found out.

[@lenechristiansen2663]

Not at all. I want him to stay alive as long as possible, with pain. Death is too good for him. Lene61/Denmark

[@ladymallowyt]

Elisabeth would have been in her early 40's when she was let out. It's insane to think her father stole her teens, 20s, and 30s from her. I've watched so many videos about this case. I feel like what happened to her was much worse than what the public know

[@krollpeter]

You are right, a lot worse. Even this report here is a shadow only of what really was. For example, for the first 2 years he chained her, and forced here to view violent porn videos together, which he then expected to re-enact with him. Serious injuries remained from this. He is a monster, and I think what his mother did to him was the cause.

[@RolandMueller-xu8rv]

The scary thought is that if anything happened to Josef, she and her children would starve to death with no one knowing of them. Also, she must have been terrified when she gave birth, being alone and just getting a book on childbirth from Josef. Not getting exercise and outdoor fresh air and sun would be physically and mentally gruelling. Even dangerous cons get their exercise time in the "yard."

[@tonyduncan7608]

And the mother supposedly never knew her husband went to come on get real

[@krollpeter]

@@tonyduncan7608 We will never know this. What is known is she is a person with limited intellectual capacities, and that she was also beaten up by Fritzl, at times horribly. I am not intending to take away any blame from him, but the source of all was his mother.

[@krollpeter]

PS that with his mother would be a true story for a movie ... and I guess it would be a movie, that would teach some lesson to everyone

[@angiemeisenholder4795]

This story is unbelievable how no one in the family ever checked out the basement or heard Elisabeths screams while given birth.

[@greenbanana1001]

Or hear the construction going on outside as he’s building. The bunker ? She never questioned anything?

[@TrueEnergizerBunnies]

He had sound proofed the basement for the most part. Nobody could hear them

[@shellyeckel757]

He had built a sound proof room and then built a sliding bookcase so no one could are behind it

[@maridepp53]

angiemeisenholder4795: If you know the facts of the story you would know that there were several doors, each with its own pass code and the walls were soundproof.

[@maridepp53]

greenbanana1001: She knew about the bunker but not the secret area beyond it.

[@user-mv8tl7bh2t]

Wait, so he beat and raped his young daughter then later held her captive, continued to rape her, impregnate her multiple times and he was only given a 15 year sentence?!?! It's infuriating as if her life meant nothing. Those laws need to change.

[@Vero2yu]

Where did you hear that? Was it in this story? I forgot, do not know is more precise, if it was before or maybe it was considering she wanted to escape. How sad she did not succeed, how sad she did not get to start a relationshop with that guy who seemed so nice and liked her. Really poor her, the kids too, rape is already horrendous and she got the worse of the worst kind.

[@michelleweintraub2124]

He didn’t get just 15 years, he got life with the possibility of parole after 15 and 2024 makes 15 years of incarceration, so he would be eligible for parole if he was in prison instead of a mental health institution.

[@damientorres1066]

Absolutely not.

[@world.prince]

@@michelleweintraub2124still insane

[@jenniferprince2674]

The defense attorney, “He’s not a monster. He would bring a Christmas tree into the basement for Christmas” Seriously?! WOW he sounds like an absolute angel! 🤮 His attorney sounds like they need psychiatric care because with a statement like that and knowing all of the details of this case, they must be crazy.

[@crimeatoz]

Yessss that! Should totally be questioning his attorney's state of mind with such a statement.

[@denisebrown7643]

Clearly the attorney assumed (probably more like grasping as straws) that it was a gesture of good will, but if you think about how twisted the sicko was, I bet it was another form of torture for Elizabeth; like "look at what you are missing" or maybe the holiday season triggered a different type of abuse routine, I don't think that tree signified anything good.

[@thomaspowers5845]

He also hid Easter baskets. What a guy.

[@auntie1212]

Josef is clearly a monster, however his attorney could be doing what his client requested this points more to Josef's state of mind then the attorney. Alternatively, the attorney could simply be grasping at straw to present a decent defense to prevent overturning the conviction and presenting a defense is literally his job. I do think it is odd he was able to find an attorney at all I wonder if the the attorney was court ordered to represent him...

[@ipuke_glitter]

As fucked up as it is it's his job. That's what they do as a prosecutor.

[@Laura-ql4mg]

They seriously only gave this man 15 years when he stole 24 of Elizabeth's!? At least they still think he's a danger so he can't actually get out on parole. I can't believe they even gave that option!

[@deevillarreal9475]

Exactly 🙄🚫🤨

[@pamelajordan2890]

He should be put in a dark place and have very little light and small amounts of food

[@tally1703]

The German laws are a joke when it comes to punishing criminals! And I guess the law in Austria is pretty much the same, cause life in prison here means 15 years...!

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

@@tally1703 wasn't it Austria

[@catlady6938]

I thought our sentencing in England was bad but this sentence he got was a joke, he should never be realised.

[@friendlikem3gan]

You can't even call him human. DISGUSTING. I pray to God that Elizabeth and her children are thriving and doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@HundredWingZ]

People like this proof God doesn't exist.

[@LovableLex]

@@HundredWingZyea honestly I hate when people force their religion and say these kinda things when in reality if God was real, he wouldve protected that woman in the first place when this happened. And ik their excuse is gonna be “Satan was controlling him!” Like no. Satan wants nothing to do with anyone. He is busy.

[@Agent-Awqua]

​@@LovableLex Satan wouldn't be controlling him. GOD IS REAL, PERIOD. Satan IS him, not controlling him

[@LovableLex]

@@Agent-Awqua god is not real, again, if he was he wouldve helped that woman.

[@Agent-Awqua]

@LovableLex I believe he is real, and that no matter the situation, God shall take no fault for something like that. Believe what you want to, be a Satanist (😖) Jewish, anything. I know my religion, and that is Christian. If you aren't that, I have no right to say you are wrong. God cannot always help, and what could he have done, nobody is perfect, not even God. Everyone should understand that even in the toughest times, God can't always help. Respectfully, whatever your religion is, how would you feel if someone on a youtube video you don't know came in the comments and disrespected how you likely have believed for all of your life? Some people are just jerks, but that's too far. Come back to me when you can do something more actually insulting to the person, rather than religion, rude. (I was gonna say ahole but it censored so I had to edit...)

[@lennyramon622]

This video DID justice to Elisabeth and her children. Thank you so much for this! ❤

[@crimeatoz]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank YOU for watching!

[@foxiefair123]

It’s got me wanting to see the movie now. I have no idea why I want to watch this.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

I am so grateful that I got the parents that I got.

[@mishelmia]

Same!!!

[@jonjeffries3265]

Here here...

[@dinara_safina]

AMEN to this! My dad is crap, (he'd definitely never do what Josef did though!) but my mom is amazing and served as both parents to me.

[@michellemoir9644]

Amen!

[@polarodriguez2924]

Amen 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

It’s truly scary to think that there are people in captivity at this very moment - people that we don’t know about. My heart bleeds for all of them. It’s even scarier to think that some people may live their whole lives in captivity, and never be found.

[@crimeatoz]

agree!😢

[@personincognito3989]

I think of that too. I followed the story since she was 1st found. It was 1 of the most impactful horrifying stories I've ever heard.

[@BreezeeGreenz]

You're right. Much of this type of captivity is related to satanic ritual abuse. If you don't know about it, Google it.

[@carlosurbinaverboonen7791]

I agree with you, is very scary and a terrible history

[@VintageRose75]

I think of that often...even more so with each case like this that I watch. Probably more than dozens. Maybe hundreds. If only we knew where they are and had a way to rescue him.

[@Rocknrolla25133]

Elizabeth is a true hero. Staying strong enough to testify against her father’s horrific acts makes her my hero for sure.

[@lucyosborne9239]

I've got one word for you as an explanation: power. I'm an incest survivor who suffered from my father's penis and fists for 8 years. I had a baby boy, miscarried but alive, whom Dear Old Dad (DOD) took from me and I never saw him again. I presume my son was killed and buried in the nearby woods somewhere. He had no name, he lived and died the same day and I don't know where he is buried, but I can tell you, the pain of rebuilding my life and my personality almost killed me. What this lady went through is utterly, indescribably horrible. It's venal and without mercy. I have searched for a very long time for a reason, and the only thing that makes any sense is that DOD did it for the feeling of utter control over the life of another. There is no sex in rape, and certainly none in incest. It's about power, power over someone who is completely undeserving, which makes it that much crueller. Fritzl probably enjoyed seeing his daughter try to find reasons for what he did and finding none, she must have gone where all survivors go. We all have a place inside us with a door in the mind that we slam shut behind us while the shit hits the fan. It can be re-opened but it takes a very long time, expert care and most of all, willingness to let in the help and to learn to trust. From a purely personal standpoint, despite what I suffered, I held out until a day when I was able to run for my life. I ended up in boarding school where DOD was Chairman of the Board f Trustees, a position for which he lobbied so that he had control of me. I went to court with my uncle, whose surname I bear to honour him, who helped me, at age 13, become emancipated. According to the divorce agreement between DOD and the egg producer (Loving Mummy) that he had to pay for all of my education. I no longer needed his signature and in him I had access to unlimited funds for education, and I took him to the cleaners: tutors, lessons of all kinds, an expensive medical school, then, having failed at that, one of the best nursing schools in the country. I continued to use his money until I had two children whom I could cherish and protect. He stopped paying at one point, but I figure in today's money, I drained him of at least a million dollars. To quote a holocaust survivor, there is one thing that no one can take from you: your education and I'm very well educated. My psychiatrist at the time said that what I suffered was worse than the Holocaust because they knew it was wrong and they had each other. I hope that this family will be able to stay together (minus the perpetrator). I still suffer, but now I have grandchildren being raised by parents who are wonderful people My daughters were protected and loved, and when I see the smiling faces of my grandchildren, I'm reminded that this is why I fought for my life. They are the result of my struggle and will never have to face such long odds. unlike others, we take our victories where they are. And as an addition, it doesn't matter what kind of childhood a person has, there comes a point at which morality and taking responsibility for one's actions have to preside over everything else.

[@martinacaffrey4411]

God bless you, you are a survivor.

[@kaylaschroeder1]

Wow.. your story is devastating, yet your spirit is fierce and incredible. That's a lot of vulnerability to share on KZbin. I commend you in your courage. Good for you for draining that mother f*cker and filling your life with education and a loving family forged of your own accord. Blessings to you.

[@kimberlyeastwood5104]

Reading your story absolutely broke my heart as I can't imagine what u went thru. I am glad u was able to educate yourself and he had to pay for it but no money can give u back the life he robbed from u. I pray each day gets better for u and I'm so glad u r able to talk about it because that seems to help some. I hope he burns in hell for all he did to u because no father should ever do a child like this. I am sure u r able to understand better than any of us what this girl went thru. Sending love,hugs and prayers. U should think of writing a book because we never know how many others have suffered and u might be able to help them over come somethings that they r living with daily. I'm sure alot of people blame themselves or feel at fault over this happening to them because most abusers want u to feel at fault from what I have watched and read. Just know u did nothing wrong u just got dealt a sick horrible father that robbed u of a childhood and took away your innocence . ❤❤❤

[@veeveedenka3538]

You are a warrior ❤

[@christylawrence1268]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry you suffered like this, i hope you have found peace and can enjoy the rest of your life. stay strong.

[@Ebbbb131]

She is the definition of a mother who would do anything for her children. Her bravery is out of this world.

[@mrkqatif]

@PenileAugmentation I think you're an extremely decent person. There are more horrific ways she could have chosen. I'm glad she chose this path.

[@becpurcell6773]

WTF... She had no damned choice..

[@lousiaveerasamy3697]

She was forced to .... Iive this way....by that bastard......did she have a choice

[@joshwillett13]

​@@becpurcell6773 of course she had a choice... Live or die!

[@markrosenfield9576]

Bullshit, she could’vecalled cops . She didn’t cause she knew and didn’t mind.!Execute her immediately.

[@a.walters123]

This is absolutely THE WORST CASE OF ABUSE I have ever heard of in my life. Not only his own poor daughter, but 6 other innocent children who lived in unimaginable hell every single day. This man is truly an evil monster who deserves to burn in hell for eternity.

[@greenbanana1001]

7 children one of them passed away at birth baby Michael

[@TrueEnergizerBunnies]

@@greenbanana1001 I think she's excluding the one that died since he died shortly after birth. But its possible if he wasn't in the basement and in a hospital he could have survived.

[@Pretender-Jarod]

This is just as sick as the abuse of Genie Wiley. This is why modern people are stupid for calling for less (old-fashioned, non-democratic) government. Civilians are evil. I'm willing to bet that all the modern social movements of the late 19th to 21st centuries. (N--zis, C-omies, democracy, the evil civilian medical authorities, the events of 2020-21, 3rd wave fem---inists, the origins of America, and so on) all begin with "liberated" civilians behaving like this towards their families and communities. It all begins here.

[@wolfgameplays3291]

Agreed. Elisabeths teenage & young life just absolutely wasted because of that monster.

[@quinntananahaakna]

That's sweet to believe hell exists, but what if it doesn't? He did whatever he wanted and lived his life happily. 😠 fkn sicko

[@deganya2012]

I met Elisabeth when I was about 11 at the Restaurant Gasthof Seestern, there was also a Pension where me and my parents stayed for vacation. It was near Mondsee, a beautiful lake. In the restaurant we ate and I remember seeing Mrs Fritzl, she often talked to the guests etc. The older kids helped in the kitchen. I don`d remember seeing Mr. Fritzl, but my father said he didn`t like him, he was a "smeary guy". In the back of the restaurant near the Pension where swings and that is where I met Elisabeth. We were swinging on the swings and talking. She told me her age and I mentioned that she was a half year older than me. I remember asking her, if she would come swimming with me the next day to the Mondsee, but she refused. She suddenly looked uncomfortable. Soon we left the pension again, so I didn´t have another chance of seeing her. As I was talking to my parents in 2008 when all this came out, my mother told me that Fritzl seemed very bossy almost imperious toward his children. He seemed to rule with an iron hand. I am from Germany and my parents and me and my brother often went to Austria for vacation. I was shocked when I heard what had happened and it saddened me. Now I understand why she looked so uncomfortable and nervous when I asked her to go swimming with me.

[@Suctionpug]

I can't begin to understand how Elisabeth can come to terms with this horror. My heart goes out to her and I hope she is able to have a great life, she surely deserves all the very best life can deliver. I was deeply upset when this was first made public, it still upsets me and I'm glad it does. Good luck young lady💔

[@jakedub1497]

There’s people doing time in prison longer than 24 years for something that isn’t NEARLY as bad as the things he did to his daughter for 24 years

[@georginaohara42]

At the age he was convicted, he’ll never see the streets again - thankfully.

[@ellaella5537]

It’s a life sentence with a POSSIBILITY of parole. If it works like it does in Canada, he’s not ever getting out. Parole boards don’t let these guys out

[@hollyhayes9640]

@@ellaella5537 Speaking as a Canadian (Ottawa): if the court determines that you're still potentially a danger (as I believe that he is), then they won't release you early.

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

This is in Austria. In Europe the punishments are very lenient. It's quite infuriating. In the street I used to live as a teenager there where murderers who r**ed and brutally k***ed a young girl and they only got 20 years. They probably served less than that. How is this even possible is beyond my comprehension. Kudos to the US where they take these things more seriously.

[@Daisy021]

And to the 6 children plus the death of the 7th. He should be sentenced to death.

[@terencephilipstrydom4838]

I can not understand how a father can make such a horrific life for his daughter. He is beyond human, without compassion and totally abnormal.

[@majimespirit8421]

Sounds like his mother created a monster. he learned how to be an abuser from her and had pent up rage against women from being at the hands of her abuse his entire childhood. I don’t feel sorry for him nor am I justifying his behavior. He disgusts me.

[@ImSimplyAHuman]

@@majimespirit8421 Or he just made up all of the crap about his mom as an excuse.

[@majimespirit8421]

@@ImSimplyAHuman Could be. Anything is possible.

[@jeffbaldelli1268]

Animals are less cruel. Humans are the worse.

[@scrimbo5319]

@@majimespirit8421Always finding a way to blame a woman rather than the criminal himself

[@elchicano187]

It’s so horrible to think that somewhere in the USA or anywhere in the world there is a minor being held against their will. It’s heartbreaking. It’s disgusting and should be stopped as much as it can. Things of that nature are, and should be unacceptable.😢

[@dondamon4669]

Worse thing is people kind of know but turn a blind eye

[@Mr.Z1989]

​@@dondamon4669 At least the mother and the authorities. The poor dog from the neighbor directly above the hidden basement must noticed it every single day. I wouldfeel so horrofied if I later would know that I lived above such a m@d house as a tenant. I wonder why there where over 100 rentants in the Appartment/flat directly above it. It may was the noisy street, the dodgy landlord or the constant noises in the night coming from downstairs...

[@Mr.Z1989]

I bet it happened and is happening in the US quite often. the USA is very large and there are a lot thin populated areasd where a lot of people can disappear.

[@cecily387]

Elizabeth’s horrific story has been told many times; however, I must admit, your telling of her story is the best by far. I hope Elizabeth and her children are thriving. As for Josef, I hope when he is released from prison, it’s in a coffin.

[@CrystalDMay]

If you are aware your husband spent time in jail for a rape and indecent exposure, and you CHOOSE to then go on to have children with that sexual predator…you are a willing participant in endangering your children!!! She knew! 😡😡😡

[@BoggleJoogs9]

I’m sure he ruled over her with abuse and she was absolutely terrified of him. Sure your statement is correct but you have to consider the factors involved.

[@MercurialMoon]

you do understand that it's an abusive relationship right? she was probably too scared to stand up against him. and people DO get killed after breaking up with/divorcing someone, it's not always just irrational fear.

[@joanrachelcarstens5074]

The mother is also guilty she knew all that time she should also be punished

[@lcam9241]

​@MercurialMoon we know and still cannot relate. I've seen abuse on a much smaller scale than this and to this day wished they had fled to safety! There's just no excuses in my opinion.

[@pamelataylor3537]

Obviously you’ve never lived in an abusive relationship. As much as you want to leave YOU CAN’T. You get brainwashed, locked inside, no way to let anyone know. You are too afraid to try and get out. Unless you have lived like this you don’t know and don’t understand. I know cos I used to say, why don’t they just leave but I’m telling you that’s impossible and if you’re lucky you get a lightbulb moment and start planning to go. Not everyone gets that lightbulb moment believe me.

[@gracealexandre3381]

He really should have gotten consecutive life sentences for each year he had Elizabeth locked in. How can any father do that to HIS OWN DAUTHER??!!

[@crimeatoz]

100% agree with this!

[@Aloysius10]

That monster was not her father. Biologically yes, but by the laws of God and men, no.

[@lespantalonsfancie2434]

His sentence should be no less than the total number of years in captivity that he stole from Elizabeth and all 6 of his children/grandchildren. And that does not include the poor child who didn't even make it to a year, who could be considered the luckiest of them all for having died prematurely.

[@carylemorrison2660]

DEATH PENALTY

[@user-eh2nt6iy4r]

​@@Aloysius10 we see the awful result of grudge!!! He held grudge on his mother and made his mother, his wife, his daughter, his children, his family payed back 10 times more! We must forgive or the devil use us for his plan!

[@milagrosgranados1316]

You did an incredible job with the video and information. I loved the you included a update on this case. Wonderful job.

[@nicolasimcox1748]

I don’t believe for one minute that his wife didn’t know. How did he explain the amount of food needed ? How did he explain being in the garden constantly ? There’s no way she didn’t know they were down there.

[@nurgle333]

Female privilege

[@jeffbaldelli1268]

The mother was a monster too.

[@meetu7817]

Mother was at fault . She let it happen

[@guuuut]

Ah yes, let’s blame the mother in the story instead of the father who’s actually THE GOD DAMN MONSTER

[@teviram3532]

Believe it, there is people that are like ghosts … don’t see, don’t listen and don’t think

[@rogeryoung9691]

Are you kidding me 15years, she was held captive for 24years TF!!! He should never be released from prison. Even in prison he has it better then what he gave her

[@crimeatoz]

100% agree!

[@superjackster0165]

He was sentenced to life without parole

[@crimeatoz]

Life sentence eligible for parole after 15 years (and psychiatric experts would have to concur at parole time). His case is complicated more by the psychiatric facility vs prison scenario mentioned in the video (which has, thankfully so far, worked to make him ineligible for his parole).

[@Brembelia]

I agree. The depths of his depravity are appalling. He is exactly where he should be and needs to stay there, period.

[@mimibee409]

At the very least he should have been locked away in his own dungeon for 24 years

[@tinkergnomad]

"... a force that had so brutally ruled over her life for 24 years," is an understatement. That may be how long she was in the basement, but the abuse was clearly happening long before that.

[@TheLanise]

Thanks! You did such a great job about the details.

[@crimeatoz]

THANK YOU!!!! We so appreciate your extra support and the encouraging words!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robbieg4700]

so, a mother was locked up for 20 years in the attic and a daughter and second family in the basement for 24 years. the wife didn't know a thing about it. RIGHT.👍👍

[@bhumijarishi1875]

The wife knew.100 percent.

[@ghost1fer]

yeah i find that really hard to believe

[@divyasingh4505]

I am wondering the same thing. How come Rosaline was unaware of this??

[@keshadaniels8827]

nah fr. the wife knew. we can say he scared her and conditioned her not to ask questions. but she knew.

[@tally1703]

I remember when the whole truth came out, it was shocking to say the least! I just became a mother myself the year before and it made me sick to my stomach to think about what Elisabeth endured while she was in the prison he had built for her! He's the kind of person who should die in prison and never ever be able to step a foot in the outside world again! In my opinion this is the type of guy that you can mark as a monster!

[@moonbind]

he should not have option to go to prison, only a firing squad

[@irmanjimenez3063]

The rage that these children grow up with, when they stay with one of the parents and it so happen that it's with the one whom wants to be in control of every move; it's what destroy the good sense of loving. The rage from the parents, turns them into monsters This way they feel they have regained their own respect. After a while they don't know the difference between right and wrong and if it was done to me, why can't I do it to others? They aren't any different from me. There is no remorse, because never knew love from parents, siblings or anyone else

[@teeeff8337]

And to think the mom had no idea what was going on.. her child disappears with no phone calls.. then just randomly drops her kids off at your doorstep but you never see or speak to her for 24 years ?? Unless she’s completely braindead, she HAD to know something. It’s bizarre!

[@marciathehooligan9967]

What about her psycho freak of a mother?

[@marciathehooligan9967]

@@irmanjimenez3063 your comment makes no sense whatsoever

[@ABBYBENORMAL]

Thank you for this video. This video gives the most details of this horrific story than any other I have come across.

[@heidandseekk]

the fact that the dog knew 😢

[@ktkt9982]

It is incredibly confronting. I can't imagine how Elizabeth remained sane. To be able to forgive her mother is another extraordinary act.

[@leabinales]

I actually saw the movie version of this. I was speechless and can’t really express how I feel. Josef is not human, he’s so disgusting on what he did. I can’t even imagine what Elisabeth and the kids been through. I hope they find peace in their life.

[@luskdylan]

What’s the movie called?

[@Izabelxv]

Yeah, what the movie called

[@haneuli2540]

The girl in the basement

[@jongalardo]

​@@haneuli2540 is it on Tubi

[@KeonaJames-kb9cq]

Yes it's the girl in the basements

[@catmeifyoucan4649]

This was the most insightful report of this case I've heard yet. What a monster.

[@crichardson3903]

Wtaf. I have never heard of this case despite being interested in true crime. Thank you YT algorithm for suggesting this video. It was very well done and researched. And the narration was staightforward and clear. No weird overly affected voice. You have a new subscriber!

[@slidecarnell2332]

How can a person only get 15 years after destroying so many lives.? UNBELIEVABLE

[@linnettesimensen2784]

I know many may disagree, but some things call for the death penalty.

[@scout3058]

Because all of Europe is very lenient on crime, and has accepted a liberal mindset.

[@eglejaskeleviciute6043]

Yes, absolutely outrageous

[@teddyj5187]

Welcome to Austria

[@teddyj5187]

​@@linnettesimensen2784agreed

[@graedot]

I first heard about this case many years ago. I periodically look up Elisabeth's name to see any updates. In a way, I'm so glad there aren't many. Her family deserves to be left alone and live their life in peace. I get teary-eyed thinking about the years they missed and the work they had to go through to integrate into society again. Nothing but prayers and good thoughts for them!

[@badiaammarane7892]

The fact that she managed to survive through all the 24 years of physical, mental and emotional trauma and care for her kids is beyond my words. Hope and pray she and her kids can find peace and love they deserve.

[@jegsthewegs]

I find it hard to believe that mothers living in same house, don't know that her child is being abused.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

Elizabeth should write her book. I think the world would love to read it - not because of the graphic details, but because of the strong person that she is. She managed to stay so strong, and such a good mother, under the most horrific conditions one can imagine. Her book could help others learn how to cope with abusive situations until they are able to escape. She really is an amazing woman. I feel so bad for her and her kids.

[@dmargibs8056]

He looks so odd and cruel and evil and scary. Hell to come across someone like that in ife

[@kanyebreast6072]

Don't lie. You know everyone wants the gory details

[@aminovfunandonegermansheph8620]

She didn’t write a book?

[@jackiedee64]

Elizabeth wants nothing to do with the public. Elisabeth has changed all her children's names and living under the grid so to speak.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

@@jackiedee64 They said in the video that she once wanted to write a book about her ordeal.

[@Jupa]

This is one story I can’t bare to stomach. And I’ve seen a lot of bad shit even irl. But when it comes to the abuse of vulnerable women and children it draws the line.

[@crimeatoz]

yep, we're right there with you!

[@vilmacordero2974]

This makes me wonder how many children who supposedly disappeared are going through the same. He should never be released for the rest of his life. She deserves a new life free from fear of being hunted down by this mentally disturbed man.

[@amitbajaj7236]

I am an Indian citizen and when I read about this case in newspapers I was really disturbed and I also told my mother about this article which appeared in an Indian newspaper. When my mother read about this case in the newspaper, my mother had tears in her eyes and I remember we were saying to each other why do human beings have to go through this cruelty. I still remember that for several days after reading this case I used to cry because I was emotionally disturbed. My father behaved very roughly with us throughout. Now he has reached old age. I have no emotions for my father . I hope Elizabeth forgets all the trauma she went through and I pray to God to give Elizabeth the strength to live her life peacefully. I understand that it's very hard . I pray to God that all human beings live a happy life . Let's get together to make this place a happy place to live in .

[@crimeatoz]

❤️❤️❤️😢 thank you for sharing and hugs to you!!!

[@miawallace2306]

I have followed this case for well over a decade. I have read and watched everything I could find from several resources and yet, never have I found such details and inside information regarding the family after rescue, during the trial or the aftermath. Well done Crime A to Z. This was such a sad but, incredible report.

[@crimeatoz]

Aww, we love to hear that! THANK YOU for the great feedback! We'll keep working hard to make sure we keep holding up our end. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nickoletcampbell4657]

I was thinking this. Amazing, organized and detailed. More information than Ive heard anywhere else and it was done in 30mins. Wow.

[@natashabwalya7846]

No way her mother didn't know 💔. This is so disturbing and heartbreaking

[@BreezeeGreenz]

The mom knew, especially since her husband was raping their daughter as well.

[@divyasingh4505]

@@BreezeeGreenz still never took any action?? And first of all, why would one marry a man with criminal past record??

[@BreezeeGreenz]

@@divyasingh4505 I don't know. I know she was afraid of her husband, so she wouldn't get involved. Some mothers stay silent while their boyfriends or husbands abuse or molest their kids because the mothers don't want to lose the boyfriends/husbands. That probably happened here as well, especially because Fritzl was abusive and intimidating as well.

[@Saansaari]

@@BreezeeGreenz those “mothers” should be put in jail also because she let this happen to her child just to keep this piece of shit of a husband. Disgusting.

[@pathetic2399]

@@BreezeeGreenz Valued her own safety over thwt of her own daughters.

[@dianekay8771]

Sending Elizabeth, love, light to show her way, you, strength to get her through the challenging times, sending her prayers so she knows she is not ever alone in this world. That man shouldn’t he be sentenced to at least the same amount of time that he kept her imprisoned? At least 24 years

[@donnawarmouth9329]

I feel like he didn’t get enough time. Bless his daughter I hope her mental wounds are able to heal.

[@crimeatoz]

Agreed! He should have gotten AT LEAST how long he'd held his family hostage.

[@queenkreviews1999]

He didn’t!!! He should have gotten LIFE wtf !!!

[@mikethomp1440]

I don’t know if I am better or worse for watching this. The depravity and horrific nature of people can be so utterly disturbing. But on the other hand, for a woman to overcome somthing of this magnitude, and to nurture children thru the whole process is in and of itself a story of heroism and beauty.

[@crimeatoz]

yesssssss....def mixed feelings!

[@mariealexander9545]

l have read that Elizabeth and her children are in a village and everyone is very protective of the family and will report anyone lurking around to the police lm glad that she's protected by kind people

[@wolf-antics]

Thank God. She needs to be protected !

[@ciarahorton4828]

This is likely the most horrific case ive ever heard/seen, and ive heard of a lot. My jaw was dropped the entire video

[@kathyh4804]

Excellent video! Great job!

[@Lastfirst333]

This is the worst case of torture I have ever seen

[@crimeatoz]

😢

[@sheldonplankton8646]

Junko Furuta's case is worse. Both of these cases are terrible though.

[@angry2270]

​@@sheldonplankton8646we shouldn't compare cases based on how bad they were. It's not a competition. Both of the cases are horrible in their own way, there's no "worse" one

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

He brought a Christmas tree down to his victims? Well, hell! They should’ve just dropped all the charges then. 🙄😡 15 years?? That’s NOT justice! What he done to her daughter and those children? He should’ve gotten life! Life in a cold, dark cell all alone.. with nothing but a radio… not even a toothbrush! 🤬 I hope God blesses Elizabeth in countless ways! Her children too. My heart is broken for what they endured.

[@crimeatoz]

>Well, hell! They should’ve just dropped all the charges then. 😂😂😂😂😂 100% agree with the cold dark cell! And the toothbrush!!!

[@annettegyde7585]

He's a festive monster... but still a monster. What stupid lawyers.

[@bbe3034]

I have a fighting spirit, I wish she and her children when they got older could have attacked him and killed him. This is one of the most evil stories I’ve ever heard. I can’t imagine the pain Elizabeth and her children went through!

[@hski_in_TN]

I said the same thing!! Not a Christmas tree! Lord have mercy I heard it all. Stupid lawyers

[@rebekaharmstrong489]

I don't think he even deserved a radio!

[@obscurazone]

The Austrian authorities are beyond culpruble in this case. They knew the girl had gone missing. They knew full well about his history. Yet they didn't inspect the property? Or if they did, they failed to see or query the bunker? Absolutely ludicrous and that poor girl was utterly failed by the obscene negligence of the state.

[@Rachel2412able]

Actually Austria had this thing that after like 15 years, anyone’s criminal record was completely erased so by the time his daughter went missing they had no reason to suspect him.

[@immisworld4013]

not only was Elizabeth captive for 24 years but her children were trapped for years, the oldest was locked up for 19 years.

[@luxor-uc2xs]

I'm from austria and he is the most hated monster in my country. Still unbelievable what he has done to his family. Glad he rots now in jail.

[@bredaobrennan9993]

Great narration, respectful in nature, yet gives more horrific information than other content creators do, about the unbelievable abuse Elizabeth and her children suffered. Brings home the depths of his depravity, and how lucky most of us have been, with imperfect, but mainly good parents. Thank you.

[@crimeatoz]

You're very welcome, and thank YOU!!! We appreciate the great feedback! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ednaatluxton4918]

His wife was complicate staying married to him after he SAd 2 young ladies early in their relationship then bore him many kids allowed him to SA his daughters, allowed him to beat his kids etc. She knew her daughter was down there. She knew who's kids those were. She kept the kids from testifying. She's as evil as he is.

[@Ethericrose]

Completely agree. 🤝

[@janicet2665]

I agree, you can't tell me not to go anywhere in my house or apartment.

[@Ready-ForTheEnd]

Rosemary couldnt even testify to support her own daughter. Pathetic. She would have taken his side no doubt.

[@jennifertx6419]

I don't why I watched this. ...I escaped in 1981, Texas...My offender was already elderly and died before justice could be mine. 14 other children came forth after my escape, and after my hand written account at the police station, But the bastard died days after his arrest. It has affected my life to this day, I'm sure the other victims and there families as well. However, my parents chose to just move us (me, my younger sister and brother) to another location and we were never to talk about it again. Like it never happened. No counseling, therapy, whatever. I ran away..I returned only after the promise of mental assistance, it never came. I ran away again, taking my lil sister with me, the youngest my brother was too young and very sickly relying on a machine to help him breath due to severe asthma, I couldn't take him with me. Even though we have reconnected in our adulthood , he was present at my first attack (he was 4) I have my own family now, married 32yrs and of coarse i'm over protective, and my two children are in their 30's! I have 2 young granddaughters. I attempted suicide twice almost succeeding in 2015 from a prescription overdose. I don't know why I did it, it was like I was on auto-pilot, I was blue when my daughter found me and called 911,they gave me a shot of Narcan in the ambulance is what I was told. Again, no help I was revived and sent home....then something extra extortionary happened, When my attacker was giving me mouth to mouth back in 1981 I had an outta bodylike thing happened where I was looking down at him with me under him, I could see what was happening, there was a warmth feeling over my right shoulder and I wanted to turn and look, it felt like it was beckoning me but then I was back in my body watching him stand over me. And the pain and fear took over. Then in 2017, I felt that warmth again....and when I turned to look it was Jesus Christ, And It was him then, But all the fear I carried for nearly 35yrs , and I mean a paralyzing fear was gone. Today I wait to go home....with him, this time on his terms...and I live everyday like it's my last......but I have to admit, I can't wait to go home. Jesus is coming, soon. For me, and I hope for you too, Eternity is forever, chose Jesus to take you home too. Time is short, surely you can feel the shift, the FEAR of God IS wisdom, and he is coming for Justice! Even mine. The world is changed ,nothing feels the same, safety, security, is lost, but you don't have to be...turn to him, he's probably over your right shoulder, and probably always has been. Wow........I finally talked about it sparing the horrifying details. sorry dad...

[@Lstar07]

I came across this case when I was in high school. While reading the article, I was honestly shocked. Wherever Elisabeth is, I hope she and her children are well.

[@verna-annswaine]

While she's still alive he stole her life from her. OMG!!! And the cruelty to the children. Just plain horrific. None of them ask for this.

[@the_rebel215]

This is one of the saddest stories I have ever heard. Elizabeth you are my hero.

[@123_iseeyou]

This story is horrifying that my stomach hurts with the thought of “Where in the heck was the MOTHER in all this???? “. She knew his mother is living there with them. Did she not think civil! This is such a disturbing story!!!😖😭😭😭😭

[@jlvandat69]

I wish I would not have watched it......

[@damientorres1066]

​@@jlvandat69weak minded much 😈😈😈😈

[@dinavienna]

I am from Austria - and what’s shocking is we never heard these details in the news. I think the courts might have blocked news reporting

[@sabinezimmermann7985]

They do...its always the same. If you want yo know what goes on in Germany or Austria check out the news of the neighbouring countries

[@overtaxed3628]

You live in a buble or what, is Austria a dictatorship country, is this 21 st Century, cmon !?

[@mamapoch1915]

How dare this monster try to downplay what he did! This is as evil as it gets and I hope that his life is lonely and miserable. A very well narrated and edited video! GREAT job!

[@crimeatoz]

100% agree about Josef! And thank you for the channel compliment! We genuinely appreciate it! ❤️

[@amarachistanley9792]

So your telling me the mother lived in the house and she didn't hear anything?? Never went downstairs into the basement to do laundry or look for something?? Never even cared to know where her daughter was and to check the house thoroughly or even found the babies suspicious?? It's either the mothers/wives or family members of the killers/rapist that always look away for the "safety" of their loved ones. Like they know what they are doing but they don't want their honeyboo to go to prison.

[@Rachel2412able]

Elisabeth was not being held in the actual basement. She was being held in a secret soundproof dungeon that was hidden carefully behind seven locked doors with the door leading to the dungeon carefully concealed. You wouldn’t have found anything just by going to the basement.

[@Tolpodcast7]

my father used to sexually abuse me too, he also believes that we are identical souls and that he loves me and his abuse was a special bounding with me... wow this is just heartbreaking :( Josef and my father are victims of wars and evil parenting, and then through their inner pain the devil entered their bodies and acted accordingly// at least Josepf admitted at the end at the end that he raped and had other worst plans// my father till today cannot admit and keeps saying he needed help and i was his therapist/ damn

[@zaddyholmes6735]

I’m so sorry Joseph. You deserved so much better. Wishing you peace and healing and sending support your way.

[@amitbajaj7236]

There's nothing great to the fact that Josef accepted his crime because the prosecution had built up a strong case against him by submitting the DNA evidence that proved that Elisabeth's children were fathered by him and besides at that the scene of cime , the basement ,there were enough evidence thatElisabeth was physically, sexually and mentally abused by Josef . The very fact that there were three doors to enter the basement and that the third door could only be opened by entering in the password in the electronic machine, besides that ,the very fact that the password was kept secret and it was known to Josef only .He knew that the truth was out there and he was a cunning evil man , who knew that if he or his lawyer or attorney argued further he could face much more severe and harsh punishment. I have no mercy for people who sexually, physically and mentally abuse children or anyone .

[@sh4ronryuu]

I'm so sorry for what you went through.. I hope you heal and got better from it! :(

[@srilathajujaray5958]

I am sorry love :(

[@angelaberni8873]

Poor darling Elisabeth, my heart bleeds for all of your suffering and that of your children.Thank God that MONSTER of your father didn't die before you all got out. No one would have known that you were down there. You were so brave and such a wonderful mother. God will have a special place for all of you one day and he will embrace you in his arms for all eternity!!! We all know where the MONSTER will be going.Much love and hugs to you all.❤

[@crimeatoz]

Well said! We share your sentiment for Elisabeth and her sweet children. The thought of him dying hadn't occurred to us, but yes, so grateful he did not. A case we're working on now actually *did*, have a similar scenario where the victims were left in the basement to die. It is soooo heartbreaking. It should be coming out in about 2 weeks, so keep an eye out.

[@michellehealy6346]

❤ well said

[@AlexaCBrown]

Beautifully said. I was going to say something, of love and hope and strength, but your beautiful words, are perfectly stated. We send our love and healing to Elisabeth and her beautiful children, and RIP to her Michael🙏🙏🙏

[@CShells]

@@crimeatoz 😔😭

[@crimeatoz]

@cshells 😢❤️

[@rhondacooper7957]

This story is so horrible/horrific it's hard to fantom a monster to this magnitude. I hope Elizabeth and her children get all the help they need, and enjoy the rest of their lives living abundantly 🙏🏾

[@ladylaois8184]

You did it great justice! I read the book she wrote, you’ve seriously done a fantastic analysis. Thank you 🙏

[@lolalaclair4949]

This is seriously evil. There are no words for exactly how vile that man is. He should be held for AT LEAST for the same amount of time he held his family. I believe he should be forced to rot in prison. He would have done the same to his family; had his crimes not been discovered. To Elizabeth and her family, I hope that you are able to find peace and enjoy the rest of your lives. Know that people love and support you. The world is here to help you in any way we can. ❤

[@JasRaymond1]

Insane and sickening. How could a father ever do this ?

[@holdencawffle626]

I can understand how some can

[@user-eh2nt6iy4r]

That's how grudge can change us. We must forgive! He didn't. So he took the revenge on all of them. Sadly he wasn't satisfied after many yrs. Because no one can be!!! Only forgiveness bring true satisfaction and peace for us! I can not imagine how dark his life is with in him! I'm sure darker than Elizabeth and the whole family. He was always on war with in so no one around him could get peace and Joy! From the beginning to the end. Forgiveness is for us not for those hurt us! Leave them for the true vengeful God. He said I will repay! And his way is perfect!!! But we must stay away from his way by forgiving and move on with life!

[@mothyhtx]

​@@holdencawffle626 you can understand how a man can rape his daughter and keep her prisoner? You are definitely a man saying this. Just admit you're sick and want to do this to your own children

[@suckysucky6708]

My daughter loves her sexy time with me. I never had to lock her up. She was never going to leave me anyway. We are in love.

[@sakuraflower7245]

Some people should never be parents. He is biologically her father, but he is not actually a father.

[@jen-ms4xo]

I've known about this story for a long time A-Z did a spectacular job narration was superb and visual pictures along with real pictures of perpetrator.and Elizabeth herself was a plus I'm so glad that monster got caught and I pray 🙏 Elizabeth is getting all the support she needs for and her children ❤️

[@crimeatoz]

Thanks for the love! We're so glad he got caught, as well and Elisabeth and the kids are free and safe.

[@mast3rchief536]

I learned about it today, wish I fucking didn’t. Didn’t think I could hear worse than the toolbox killer.

[@jen-ms4xo]

@@mast3rchief536 the toolbox killer???

[@mast3rchief536]

@@jen-ms4xo yeah he sexually tortured a lot of women, would chain them to a chair in his “toy box” with an audio playing of what’s he gonna do to you before hand. He would even have his wife and daughter take part, even the dog apparently. Sorry I had to scar you with this guy.

[@mast3rchief536]

@@jen-ms4xo yeah he sexually tortured a lot of women, would chain them to a chair in his “toy box” with an audio playing of what’s he gonna do to you before hand. He would even have his wife and daughter take part, even the dog apparently. Sorry I had to scar you with this guy.

[@sashahodek1923]

It’s unbelievable what goes on in this world. It truly makes me grateful for a lot. I’m almost homeless struggling like hell. Fiancé cheated on me and took everything I had. But this truly makes me grateful. But people that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to feel bad. Even to complain. My heart goes out to everyone going through it. Especially shït like this! 💔

[@ruthmaryrose]

I’m so sorry for your troubles. It’s especially hard when it happens at the hands of someone you love. I wish there were something I could do to help you. I will say a prayer for you. I’ve had my own troubles so understand what it’s like to feel there’s no way out. Don’t give up.

[@arcticfox7153]

Unconscionable how the sentence was less than her daughter’s capture. I completely agree the strength in Elisabeth from childhood is amazing. Whenever I’m having a pity party I’m going to remind myself of this woman.

[@Ellie_sutton_artist]

There is no way the mother didn’t know. He would leave the house multiple times a day, often carrying with him, down into the basement and she never thought that was strange, especially after their daughter went missing? What about when the children kept turning up on the doorstep. She should be in prison too.

[@dmargibs8056]

Fear can make people act like they don't know or care, but inside their heart is crying but nobody is hearing them. She was abused by him too remember. She became naive to a point of stupid

[@mariahyohannes]

@@dmargibs8056 She sacrificed her daughter to get her husband off of her. She is no good mother.

[@Saansaari]

@@dmargibs8056 doesn’t matter. When it comes to your children you do anything to keep them safe. These pieces of shit women just care about keeping those pigs as their husbands and will do whatever to keep them close. Gross

[@Rachel2412able]

His wife believed the note her husband forced his daughter to write was real and believed him that she ran away like she ran away before. She had no reason to suspect that her daughter was being held in the cellar.

[@carolpainter4305]

I'm sure for a lot of people watching this video including myself, was blown away with all the information that presented itself in this video. How could anybody be that cruel as well as evil!

[@angryboi595]

Im impressed and so happy she managed to not only escape but take care of her kids and get them out as well

[@ojevweonomigbo6991]

He is nothing but a DEMON. I really can't imagine the trauma this monster has caused these lives. 💔 Honestly, the possibility for them living a normal life again its almost impossible. Only God can heal them inside-out. May God help them all.

[@Plumbalina86]

I've certainly wished my father was a better father at times but in comparison to this guy, he's practically a saint.

[@meetu7817]

Exactly

[@srilathajujaray5958]

I mean I hope you’re doing okay now!!

[@MsGardenhoe]

How could his wife be that oblivious to her husband’s secret? How did she not hear them , but the tenets did?? It’s not horror films that scare me , it’s true horror about really Evil psychopathic killers we live among that’s frightening.

[@crimeatoz]

Exactly...no need to make up stories, true crime is worse!

[@anitahiawatha6060]

The mother did not care.

[@joannasoto6868]

The mother is guilty and a monster as well…how are you not going to testify against her husband that is a Mf monster!!! She’s guilty I hate them!!!

[@anaross7208]

Oh, she knew, no doubt about it. Just decided that one sacrificial lamb will make life sweeter for her and the rest of the kids. Besides he spent a year in prison for rape while being married to her. And she still stayed with him. Bore him children, let him bring them up. The woman is hardly any better than her husband. Possibly Elisabeth's siblings also knew or were suspicious, but did not care enough. This family has a history of cruelty and madness. After all the parents of this monster were also quiet a pair. Unfortunately I think that there is a pretty high chance of another monster or two coming from this family.

[@dmargibs8056]

@@anaross7208 why did they not interview the mother? Make her talk

[@jamilachela4269]

😊 Am new, subscribed some 2weeks ago and am hocked. I always watch and finish.. definitely premium content, very inspiring. ❤

[@rodmoyo8285]

With all his crimes, he did he "must" stay in prison.....forever! No word of forgiveness can be used as an excuse for his demonic evil ways... 👹😡

[@charichari]

Exactly!! NO parole for this demonic being!! Keep him imprisoned til he's dead and rottting!!

[@jaclynpavlica69]

This is one of the most disturbing cases I’ve ever heard. That being stated I appreciate the delivery. No fillers and only facts. 😎

[@Vivenk88]

The most incredible part of this story was he had others living in the same house while all that was happening 😮 How did they not go check out of curiosity?

[@meetu7817]

Everyone simply ignored. Especially the mother. How did she not get curious what he was doing in the basement for hours ?!

[@PerlaOC]

Out of fear! The man was abusive towards everyone in the family. Unless you are made to feel worthless, useless, alone, stalked, disregarded for, trapped, vulnerable, humiliated, shamed, ignored, gaslighted to the point of breaking down, numb the pain, anger, fear, and enjoyment for life, only then, will you understand why abusers get away for so long with their devious behaviors.

[@samlung2724]

I kinda understand the tenants, its not their house so they can't simply just go and explore a house they don't own.

[@Rachel2412able]

The dungeon was hidden carefully. Even if someone went down to the main basement, they wouldn’t be able to find the entrance to the dungeon cellar.

[@deconcreterose]

This is probably the most disturbing story I’ve ever heard in my life🥺

[@isabellmurphy651]

My heart absolutely breaks for her and her children, it's simply unimaginable, I wish her and the children peace, joy and love

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Google says that Fritzl can be considered for parole in 2023. Imagine his daughter having to live with that knowledge.

[@Phillips_284]

I doubt he will be free. Let's hope not.

[@chickenhead1758]

Words fail me but thanks for your investigation !

[@melanieduguay1876]

I had watched many videos about this, but this one had a lot of more updates that I didn’t know.

[@sheeara]

This young woman grew up to be such a cool lady! I’m so in awe of how she loved her children and took her power back after his conviction. Kudos, Elisabeth! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story. ~Sheeara, Alaska

[@mochhaaable]

You don’t even realize how grateful you are for your parents, until you hear something like this. My parents got married (both black) and my mom got pregnant with a different person (white man). The risk of a sexual assault go up 70 percent when the child is not biological. Some creeps don’t care if they are bio kids or not. But the fact my dad isn’t biological & never once, NOT ONCE, made me feel uncomfortable or inappropriate. I couldn’t imagine a father figure, someone you expect to protect you from predators, to become the one praying on you. This is Terrifying 😢😢

[@Ethericrose]

Sounds like a great man, your father.😊 My own was biological. He and my mother were narcissistic in nature, both abusive to each other, myself and my 2 siblings. I'm 54, and his abuse has affected my entire life. He's dead now, yet my mother still continues to play the narcissistic victim. I stay far away from her. Many blessings to you and your family. 💐🤗.

[@BibiPrayers]

God bless ur dad dear he is ur real father as long as he took care and didn’t harm u he is a real father respect to him

[@linuxbasic3399]

was it a sperm donor situation?

[@dmargibs8056]

Why another man during marriage? Was her husband bad? Then how come he treated u the outside child well? Glad he did though.

[@dmargibs8056]

@@Ethericrose I had the best parents. Thank God. Both gone. I miss them daily. Wish I knew better. I would have been better to them, although I did my best, but I feel I should have done better, but they never asked for anything from me They always gave me all they could so I feel I did not give them enough. In death we love them more as we get smarter as we are older.

[@debisybesma5855]

there was a piece of her that he couldn't get to and that was the piece that she kept for herself....

[@samlung2724]

Wow, even his parents were evil. They should have been jailed back then.