The Vienna Strangler
15 years after being convicted for murder, Johann 'Jack' Unterweger is released from prison, celebrated as a symbol of rehabilitation.
“the poet, the writer, the killer!”
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15 years after being convicted for murder, Johann 'Jack' Unterweger is released from prison, celebrated as a symbol of rehabilitation.
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Johann 'Jack' Unterweger, an Austrian author, was convicted in 1976 for the murder of 18-year-old Margaret Schäfer, who was strangled with her own bra. While serving a life sentence, he became a published writer, producing poetry, plays, and an autobiography that portrayed his violent past as a product of a troubled youth. Released in 1990 after 15 years, Unterweger was celebrated as a symbol of rehabilitation, yet his freedom raised concerns about his potential threat to society. The documentary examines his life and the implications of his release.
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