Elizabeth Fritzl, the woman who was found dead in a cold, dark cellar after being held captive for over a decade, had an escape plan that has yet to be revealed.

Elisabeth Fritzl Life Before Being Captor By Her Father Josef Fritzl

Elisabeth Fritzl was kept in a basement for over two years. She was starved, beaten, and raped. Her captors wanted to kill her, but she survived because she had a lucky escape. Elisabeth Fritzl is now living in a safe place with her family.

What happened to The Girl In The Basement Elisabeth Fritzl?

On August 28, 1984, Josef Fritzl (Elisabeth’s father) called his 18-year-old daughter Elisabeth into the basement of their family home in Austria. He told her he needed help to carry a new cellar door into the basement. But he tricked her and covered her face with a towel. And for the next 24 years, the only thing Elisabeth saw was the inside of that basement-based cellar. ..

Josef sexually abused Elisabeth for 24 years, and all seven of Elisabeth’s children were fathered by him.

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How Did Elisabeth Fritzl Escape?

When Elisabeth gave birth to her seventh child, Kristen, she noticed that her daughter had asthma. Kristen needed medical attention, so Elisabeth begged Josef to take her to the hospital. Josef agreed and took Kristen to the hospital. Well, we can say that Elisabeth pre-planned everything so that she could escape, as her daughter showed her discomfort towards Josef in the hospital and the staff called the police. ..

After one day, Elisabeth Fritzl made a surprise appearance in the hospital to see her daughter. After her sudden appearance, the police took Elisabeth to the police station to ask questions. She slowly revealed everything that happened in the basement.

What Happened To Josef Fritzl After Elisabeth Told The Truth To The Police?

Elisabeth Fritzl, the woman who told all of this to the police and court, died in prison three years later.

Elisabeth Fritzl Interview: Where Is Elisabeth Fritzl Now?

Elisabeth has been living in Australia with her husband Thomas Wagner and six children since she was released from prison. She is still doing a teaching job, as she loves spending her time with her children.

The Bottom Line!

Kristen Fritzl was born in 1978, one year after Elisabeth’s father, Wolfgang Fritzl, killed her mother and sister. Elisabeth was kept in a basement by her father for 24 years until she went to the hospital to see her daughter. After seeing Kristen, Elisabeth realized that she had been held captive by her father for a longer period of time than she thought.