Amstetten: Elisabeth Fritzl questioned about her ordeal...

Legal authorities in Austria have begun questioning Elisabeth Fritzl, the woman who was held captive in a cellar for 24 years by her father, Josef. 

The questioning involved a doctor to determine how one of the seven babies she was forced to bear by her father had died, said the prosecutor's office. 

Mr Fritzl confessed to incinerating the body of the dead baby, officials say. 

Formal charges against Josef Fritzl may be ready within a few months - allowing a trial to start later this year. 

The interview was being filmed so that Elisabeth Fritzl will not have to give evidence in person in court, officials said. 

It is not clear how long the questioning will last or where it is taking place.  More...

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