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Remorseful Fritzl: I Want Only the Hardest Punishment

Daughter's testimony convinced him to confess, incest dad says

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(Newser) – Josef Fritzl describes intense feelings of remorse in the first interview since his trial, the Telegraph reports. Fritzl, who abruptly switched his plea to guilty in the middle of the proceedings, said his decision was prompted by hearing his daughter describe in court how he imprisoned and habitually raped her: “After that, I want only the hardest punishment.”

“As I noticed that she was here, in the courtroom, and I finally turned, and saw her myself, I was suddenly so ashamed,” Fritzl said. “I understood, finally, what suffering I brought to my family. I knew I had to confess everything.” Fritzl says he hopes psychiatrists will explore his “sick soul” in order to discover how best to help his family.

Defendant Josef Fritzl stands in the courtroom of the provincial courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria, March 19, 2009.
Defendant Josef Fritzl stands in the courtroom of the provincial courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria, March 19, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Defendant Josef Fritzl stands in the courtroom of the provincial courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria, March 19, 2009.
Defendant Josef Fritzl stands in the courtroom of the provincial courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria, March 19, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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I want only the hardest punishment. Until the end.
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Lula
Mar 27, 09 1:21 PM CDT
He is a sicko. He should get the needle. Just think what his poor daughter suffered. Reply
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lrm
Mar 27, 09 2:49 PM CDT
Ask and ye shall receive. Reply
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drlarrymitchell
Mar 27, 09 2:59 PM CDT
Yez, herr marshall, pull down my panties und vhip me widout ze mercis! Reply
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riffran
Mar 28, 09 12:13 AM CDT
"Yez, herr marshall, pull down my panties und vhip me widout ze mercis! "............Awww dude...That is hilarious...oh my sides are hurting.....then needle that slimeball Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Mar 29, 09 12:14 AM CDT
Don't worry Fritz...if you somehow escape execution, Bubba and the rest of the boys are waiting for you in the prison showers. Reply
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