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Court Orders Fritzl Held 1 More Month

Will now likely face manslaughter charges in baby's death

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(Newser) – An Austrian court today ordered Josef Fritzl to remain in custody for another month while the investigation continues, reports Reuters. In addition, reports the Times of London, prosecutors say Fritzl will probably now face manslaughter charges after admitting in an interview that one of the children he fathered with his daughter died in the cellar where he imprisoned them.

"If it emerges that he was aware that his child was severely ill but still did nothing to bring help, that would be a case of murder out of negligence,” said a spokesman for the prosecutor's office.

An outside view of the prison in Austria, where Josef Fritzl being held, on Friday, May 9, 2008. Fritzl will appear before a judge in a routine closed door session later Friday, May 9, 2009.
An outside view of the prison in Austria, where Josef Fritzl being held, on Friday, May 9, 2008. Fritzl will appear before a judge in a routine closed door session later Friday, May 9, 2009.   (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
The outside of the courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria, where Josef Fritzl will appear before a judge as authorities apply to hold Fritzl for an extended pre-trial period.
The outside of the courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria, where Josef Fritzl will appear before a judge as authorities apply to hold Fritzl for an extended pre-trial period.   (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Outside view of the prison St. Poelten, where Josef Fritzl is being held, in St. Poelten, Austria, on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Outside view of the prison St. Poelten, where Josef Fritzl is being held, in St. Poelten, Austria, on Friday, May 9, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
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