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Teens in tears after the Landskrona murder

One week has almost passed since a 14-year-old girl was found murdered in Landskrona, but the town's residents have not stopped thinking about her – and how it could happen. If it hadn't happened, we might have become friends, says Hevin, who is the same age as the girl.

» Updated: 20 August 2024, 11:28

» Published: 29 July 2024

Teens in tears after the Landskrona murder
Photo: Andreas Hillergren/TT

Above the flowers that have withered in the summer sun, a new layer is taking shape.

Layal Zein walks past the memorial site with her daughter. In addition to flowers, passers-by have left handwritten letters and teddy bears.

My daughter has talked about her and wanted to leave a flower, says Layal Zein.

A group of teenage boys quietly walk past the memorial site, reminding each other to be quiet and show respect.

What has happened is sick. Some of my friends knew her. Everyone is talking about it, says one of them with his head bowed.

A city in shock

The group of teenagers then move on towards the City Hall Square, where around 200 people have gathered to light candles for the girl.

Helena Larsson is one of the initiators and says that the city has been in shock for the past few days.

It's very unsettling and sad. I think it's taken time for many to realize what has happened. At first, no one knew it was such a young girl, but now it's time for us to gather and show respect for this girl and her relatives.

Feeling a sense of unease

Heidi Bergqvist, also an initiator, adds that many parents have felt a sense of unease and that it's important to gather and do something together.

Parents who have children of the same age feel a sense of unease. You've trusted that children would be safe when they're with their friends. What has happened is very unsettling and sad.

I have a 14-year-old son. He hasn't said much more than that it's sad and terrible. He sees my unease and wonders why he has to come home so early.

"Was a good girl"

In the sea of people gathered on the square, a group of teenage girls stand and talk about the girl.

I've heard that she was a good girl who did a lot for others. I follow her on Tiktok. She was so beautiful. She hadn't even graduated, says Hevin, trying to hold back her tears.

I don't understand how anyone could do this.

Her friend Susanne takes over when Hevin lets her tears fall.

Before, you've been afraid of those who are older. But that it might be someone our age. Should I be afraid of my friends now? I can't understand what has happened.

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