Austrian (18) kills online acquaintance

An 18-year-old Austrian national is in custody on suspicion of murdering a 29-year-old man he met through social media. The victim was discovered deceased in Langenzersdorf, a town in the Korneuburg district of Lower Austria. Authorities believe the fatal assault occurred overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, with a blunt object likely used as the weapon. Police were alerted to the discovery of the body in a residential area around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday. Initial reports suggest a dispute between the two online acquaintances escalated into a fatal altercation within an apartment. The motive behind the killing is currently unclear, and a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case highlights the potential dangers that can arise from online interactions, even when individuals believe they are meeting someone known through digital platforms.