Politics & Government

Albrecht Muth Interviewed from Hospital Bed

Georgetown murder suspect continues to say his wife was killed by the Iranians, not him.

Albrecht Muth recently gave an interview to ABC's Martha Raddatz about the case against him in the murder of his late wife Viola Drath.

Muth, whom a doctor recently said weighs a mere 104 pounds, is hospitalized because of an ongoing fast.

Raddatz interviewed Muth from his hospital bed at D.C.'s United Medical Center.

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"I'm the convenient suspect," said Muth.

But he maintained that his wife was killed by Iranian hit men, not by him.

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A trial was set to begin March 25, but was vacated because of Muth's poor health and inability to appear in court.

Radditz asked Muth if he was killing himself by not eating.

"I'm not killing myself. I'm opposed to kiling myself. I'm a Roman Catholic," he said.

Muth has said his hunger strike is a religious fast commanded by the Archangel Gabriel.

See the video above for more details of the interview.

Read more about the Albrecht Muth case:

  • Drath Family 'Will Wait as Long as it Takes for Justice'
  • December Trial Date Set for Albrecht Muth


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