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'Pelicot 2.0' husband 'boasted of selling his wife for £400 per rape' before she died from injuries sustained by the sexual assaults, relative claims

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Pisa, N., & Penty, S. (2026, September 11). 'Pelicot 2.0' husband 'boasted of selling his wife for £400 per rape' before she died from injuries sustained by the sexual assaults, relative claims. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16122889/Pelicot-husband-boasted-selling-wife-rape-died-injuries.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Austrian man Robert Aichinger is being investigated for allegedly drugging his wife Daniela, 39, repeatedly and selling her for sex before she died from injuries sustained by sexual abuse on June 25. According to police, messages were exchanged with men revealing that he had handed his unconscious wife over to them in exchange for payment. Aichinger's younger sister claims he boasted about making £429 per session from the exploitation of his wife, and a second woman has come forward alleging similar abuse at his hands. The investigation follows an autopsy that revealed extensive injuries on Daniela's abdomen and genitals.
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Austrian man Robert Aichinger, 51, is accused of drugging his wife Daniela Aichinger, 39, so that he could sell her for sex to other men. The disturbing case has been likened to the infamous case of Gisele Pelicot, a French woman who was raped by dozens of men on numerous occasions after being drugged by her husband. After his wife's death on June 25 in their home in Marchtrenk, Austria, police discovered that Robert had repeatedly drugged Daniela and handed her unconscious to men for payment, including on the night she died. An autopsy revealed extensive injuries on her abdomen and genitals, prompting authorities to suspect foul play. The case has been dubbed "Pelicot 2.0" by prosecutors. Robert's ex-wife also came forward with shocking details of their marriage, describing his violent outbursts, including punching her in the face and severely beating their pet dog. His younger sister claims that he once boasted to her about selling Daniela for sex, making around £429 per session.

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Aichinger PERSON · 7× Daniela PERSON · 4× Austrian NORP · 2× Krone ORG · 2× Robert PERSON · 2× Daily Mail ORG · 1× French NORP · 1× Gisele Pelicot PERSON · 1× Marchtrenk GPE · 1× Robert Aichinger PERSON · 1×

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Eventually he let go of me and went to sleep.' The woman was left with a broken jaw, as well as bruising to her jaw and cheekbone. She also described an incident in which her ex-husband had 'severely beaten' their dog, saying that the incident left the pet trembling in fear at the sight of him. Mr Aichinger was arrested following the death of his current wife, who was found lifeless and covered in blood on a waterbed by her teenage daughter back in June. Paramedics called to the scene fought desperately to save Daniela, but she was declared dead at the scene, with extensive injuries found on her abdomen and genitals, prompting authorities to carry out an autopsy as they immediately suspected foul play.
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🔮 An Austrian man who is accused of drugging his wife so that he could sell her for sex allegedly boasted about how much money he made off the men who would rape her.

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An Austrian man who is accused of drugging his wife so that he could sell her for sex allegedly boasted about how much money he made off the men who would rape her. uncertain
who → accuse → her
Robert Aichinger, 51, is being investigated after his wife Daniela, 39, was found dead on June 25 after sustaining injuries while being sexually abused. asserted
Daniela → investigate → injuries
Police say Mr Aichinger, a truck driver from Marchtrenk, was found to have exchanged messages with men revealing that he had drugged his wife repeatedly and handed her unconscious to men for payment. asserted
he → say → payment
The disturbing case has been called 'Pelicot 2.0' by prosecutors, in reference to Gisele Pelicot, a French woman who was raped by dozens of men on numerous occasions after being drugged by her husband. asserted
who → call → husband
Now, his younger sister claims that he once bragged to her about how he sold his wife for sex, making the equivalent of £429 per session. uncertain
he → claim → session
The woman, who has not been named, said in a police interview that 'strange men were constantly coming and going from the couple's home', Austrian newspaper Krone reports. asserted
men → name → home
She added: 'He showed me suggestive photos of [Daniela] on his cell phone and told me that [she] would bring in 500 euros per encounter. asserted
she → add → encounter
That's how they financed their life together. asserted
they → finance → life
Whether [Daniela] did it willingly, I can't say.' Her account comes after Mr Aichinger's ex-wife revealed details of the horrific abuse she allegedly endured at his hands. uncertain
she → do → hands
Daniela Aichinger (pictured with her husband Robert) died on June 25 after sustaining injuries while being sexually abused Robert (pictured) is being investigated after he was found to have exchanged messages with men revealing that he had drugged his wife repeatedly and handed her unconscious to men for payment The exterior of the home where the alleged sexual and violent abuse took place She told police of her then-husband's violent outbursts, which saw him attack their pet dog and punch her in the face, according to Krone. uncertain
him → picture → Krone
Mr Aichinger's ex-wife, who has not been named, said he asked her to have sex with other couples, to which she refused. asserted
she → name → which
'As a result, he sat down on me...and punched me in the face alternately with both fists,' she said. asserted
she → sit → fists
'I had never experienced him like that before. asserted
I → experience → that
Eventually he let go of me and went to sleep.' The woman was left with a broken jaw, as well as bruising to her jaw and cheekbone. She also described an incident in which her ex-husband had 'severely beaten' their dog, saying that the incident left the pet trembling in fear at the sight of him. Mr Aichinger was arrested following the death of his current wife, who was found lifeless and covered in blood on a waterbed by her teenage daughter back in June. Paramedics called to the scene fought desperately to save Daniela, but she was declared dead at the scene, with extensive injuries found on her abdomen and genitals, prompting authorities to carry out an autopsy as they immediately suspected foul play. asserted
they → let → play
Her husband, who was intoxicated, initially told first responders his wife had an accident during 'rough sex', news outlet 20 Minuten reports. asserted
wife → tell → Minuten
However, an autopsy and a search of the man's phone revealed that the woman's death was linked to something more sinister. asserted
death → reveal → something
Police found that Mr Aichinger disposed of the waterbed and deleted an app on his phone. They also discovered that just days before his wife's death, he had allegedly looked up how to drug someone on his device. uncertain
he → find → device
Mr Aichinger subsequently drugged his wife repeatedly over an extended period and handed her, unconscious, to men for payment, including on the night she died, local media reports. asserted
media → drug → night
He was paid up to 500 Euros per session and would refer to his wife as 'dead meat' in text messages. asserted
He → pay → messages
Sources have told the Daily Mail that hardened detectives have been left 'shocked and speechless' at the alleged depravity Mr Aichinger stooped to. asserted
Aichinger → tell → depravity
One murder squad detective told local media that he had 'never experienced a case like this before'. asserted
he → tell → this
He has been arrested alongside a neighbour, who is accused of sexually assaulting the woman twice, including on the night of Daniela's death. asserted
who → arrest → death
He is understood to have left the house before she died. asserted
she → understand → house
Text messages between the two men were found to mention the alleged abuse of the woman, newspaper Krone reports. asserted
Krone → find → woman
On the night of her death, Mr Aichinger allegedly sent his neighbour a photo of his unconscious wife. uncertain
Aichinger → send → wife
In one text, the woman's husband wrote: 'I'll get her properly drunk. asserted
her → write → text
Then you can have sex with her again. asserted
you → have → her
The way she was whining the other day was amazing.' asserted
she → whine → ?
Robert initially told first responders that his wife had an accident during 'rough sex' before he was later arrested The couple's neighbour (pictured) has been arrested and stands accused of sexually assaulting Daniela twice His neighbour responded: 'She almost screamed. asserted
She → tell → Daniela
You cover her mouth again.' asserted
You → cover → mouth
He also thanked the woman's husband for 'allowing me to use her'. asserted
me → thank → her
In another text, Mr Aichinger revealed his wife had not consented to the acts. asserted
wife → reveal → acts
He wrote: 'She's not participating willingly.' asserted
She → write → ?
He also said: 'If it worked, if I had date rape drugs, I would regularly make her available for you to rape.' asserted
you → say → drugs
The day before the woman's death, Mr Aichinger also allegedly shared photos of his wife with the man, and in a separate text message wrote: 'But he does know that it's a real rape and she would never go along with it?' uncertain
she → share → it
The two men also discussed a third alleged attacker, with the plumber reportedly writing: 'If she fights back, that's what really turns him on. uncertain
what → discuss → him
He'll beat her until she gives in.' Mr Aichinger replied: 'Hot.' asserted
Aichinger → beat → her
Later that evening, the husband allegedly complained that his wife had not yet been rendered unconscious and wrote: 'I don't care, then rape her sober. uncertain
I → complain → her
Leave the door open, I'll hit her hard in the face until she's down.' asserted
she → leave → face
He later allegedly sent photographs showing his wife unconscious on a sofa wearing only a T-shirt. uncertain
He → send → shirt
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