Bizarre move of Australian mother accused of torturing and killing her son
A woman accused with her husband of the murder and torture of her young son has told the court she is representing herself in the suit.
Noemi Kondacs has been in pre-trial detention since she was first arrested in late 2022 at a property in Yugar, north-west of Brisbane.
Strangely enough, she told a court on Monday that she had not sought further legal advice because her previous lawyer had been given permission to withdraw.
Reinhardt Bosch, 33, and Noemi Kondacs, 22, (pictured) are accused of torturing their infant son until he died
“I’m happy to represent myself,” Ms Kondacs, 22, told magistrate Michael Quinn.
She also said she was ‘not sure’ if she had received any documentary evidence, but said she would be ‘happy not to have one’ if questioned by Mr Quinn.
Ms. Kondacs, originally from the German city of Stuttgart, is being charged with her husband Reinhardt Albert Bosch (33) for the death of the seven-month-old baby Rhuan.
Rhuan was found dead on November 3, 2022 at the couple’s home on Mount Samson Rd in Yugar.
Police allege that the baby was tortured by the couple between April 11 and November 2. Both allegedly prayed over his body before calling an ambulance.
It is alleged that Rhuan had ‘visible’ injuries when police discovered the ‘confrontational’ scene.
Pictured: Rhuan Immanul, passed away on November 2
They are both charged with murder and torture.
Mr Bosch is also charged with assault involving actual bodily harm while armed with an offensive tool – allegedly occurring between the same dates.
The Brisbane Magistrates Court was told on Monday that Ms Kondacs’ previous legal representatives had been allowed to withdraw at the last opportunity.
Ms Kondacs appeared via video link, wearing a blue prison tracksuit, and clarified that her last name was ‘Bosch’.
“My legal name is Noemi Bosch because I am married to Reinhardt Bosch,” she said.
Ms Kondacs said she had not sought any other legal representation or applied for legal aid, but said she was “happy” to represent herself.
“Did you think that through Mrs. Kondacs?” asked Mr. Quinn.
Mrs. Kondacs replied, “Yes, I have.”
“I’m certainly not going to accept that as the position right now, but we’re going to continue,” Mr Quinn said.
When asked if she had received any supporting evidence of the allegations, Ms Kondacs said she was ‘uncertain’.
“I’m glad I don’t have one,” she said.
Mr. Quinn adjourned her case until September 4 to link it to Mr. Bosch’s.
He ordered her to be brought to court in person the next time so she could see a lawyer on duty.
“If you choose not to, that’s your prerogative,” said Mr. Quinn.
“I beg you to think long and hard about that decision.”
“I will, Your Honor,” Mrs. Kondacs replied.