Court sentenced a woman to 22 years in prison for murder and attempted murder in the Znojmo region

The Brno Regional Court sentenced 33-year-old Lucie Hrdová to 22 years in prison for a brutal murder and a previous attempted murder. Hrdová stabbed her partner at least 158 times in a hostel in Jevišovice. She had previously attempted to kill another man by pushing him off a bridge. The court noted the extreme suffering of the victim and that Hrdová could have stopped at any time. Hrdová expressed remorse for her actions, describing the incident as a nightmare. Experts indicated she shows signs of sexual sadism and has a mixed personality disorder, recommending her placement in a secure detention facility after serving her sentence. The decision is not yet final as both parties have the option to appeal.