The Chilling Details of Elisabeth Fritzl Being Held Captive for 24 Years

An Astonishing Reunion

It took two hours for Elisabeth to tell the police about her 24 years in captivity, the story of which was recorded on three full pages. On April 26, 2008, Josef Fritzl was arrested on suspicion of serious crimes against family members. The following day, police publicly announced his arrest, while Elisabeth, her mother, and five other children were taken into care. Elisabeth and all of the children reunited in what was reported to be an astonishing reunion. Kerstin, who was 19 at the time of her hospitalization, was induced into a coma due to her fatal condition. By the time she was freed, Elisabeth was already 42 years old.

Adjusting To The Light

Elisabeth herself was in terrible condition for being held captive in a windowless basement for so long, as her sallow appearance was emphasized by her completely white hair. Sons Stefan, 18, and Felix, 5, were also quite pale and were spending time adjusting to the amount of light and space they were newly exposed to. Stefan had trouble walking since he grew to be 5’8″ while the dungeon was only 5 feet and 6 inches high. The upstairs children who were raised by grandma Rosemarie were reportedly angered at having been deceived their whole lives. Lisa, 15, Monika, 14, and Alexander, 12, were still happy to be reunited with their mother and siblings.