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Study Reveals Why Women Commit Violence: Threats and Provocation

Women who kill do so primarily because they feel threatened or provoked – not due to psychopathic traits, shows new Swedish research. You do not kill to get money or power.

Study Reveals Why Women Commit Violence: Threats and Provocation

Forensic Board Raises Relapse Risk for Jackie Arklöv

There is a "medium-high" risk of relapse into serious crime for Jackie Arklöv who is serving a life sentence for the police murders in Malexander 1999, according to a new statement from the National Board of Forensic Medicine (RMV). .

Forensic Board Raises Relapse Risk for Jackie Arklöv

14 Drown in June as Drowning Risks Rise with Warmer Weather

Warmer weather is on the way and with it, the risk of drowning accidents also increases. Generally, certain groups run a greater risk, according to the Swedish Life Saving Society.

14 Drown in June as Drowning Risks Rise with Warmer Weather

Convicted Murderer Withdraws Appeal in Gävle Nightclub Shooting

The sentence of 14 years' imprisonment remains for the individual who was convicted of shooting dead a 23-year-old gang leader outside a nightclub in Gävle last summer. This following his withdrawal of the appeal.

Convicted Murderer Withdraws Appeal in Gävle Nightclub Shooting

Employee Death at Humana Linked to Patient Violence Investigation

A care assistant at the care company Humana is suspected to have been struck in the face by a patient so hard that he fell and shortly thereafter died from his wounds. The incident was described by the employer as an accident.

Employee Death at Humana Linked to Patient Violence Investigation

Poisoning Deaths Decline in 2024 According to New Data

The number of deaths linked to poisoning decreased last year, according to new figures from the National Board of Forensic Medicine. .

Poisoning Deaths Decline in 2024 According to New Data

Woman in Her 30s Charged with Murdering Elderly Relative in Vadstena

A woman in her 30s has been charged with murdering a close female relative in her 70s in Vadstena last October. .

Woman in Her 30s Charged with Murdering Elderly Relative in Vadstena

Teen Sentenced for Gävle Nightclub Shooting: Age Dispute Unfolds

A man is sentenced to 14 years in prison for having shot dead a 23-year-old gang leader outside a nightclub in Gävle last summer. The man himself has said that he is only 15, but according to the district court, it has been proven that he is older than that.

Teen Sentenced for Gävle Nightclub Shooting: Age Dispute Unfolds

More and more people are freezing to death in Sweden

The number of people who freeze to death has more than doubled in the last ten years, writes Dagens Nyheter. .

More and more people are freezing to death in Sweden

The number of forensic psychiatric examinations increases

The number of forensic psychiatric examinations carried out last year is the highest in ten years, according to the National Board of Forensic Medicine. 593 examinations were carried out in 2024, compared to 555 the year before.

The number of forensic psychiatric examinations increases

Identified after mass shooting soon to be named

The deceased man suspected of the worst mass shooting in Swedish history is likely to be identified on Friday, also formally. The 35-year-old who is pointed out is described as a loner who has lived an isolated life without income for the last ten years.

Identified after mass shooting soon to be named

Identification of the deceased in the school attack soon complete

The eleven dead in the mass shooting in Örebro – including the perpetrator – have been examined in Solna. According to the National Board of Forensic Medicine, all the dead will most likely be identified by Friday, reports Mitti.

Identification of the deceased in the school attack soon complete

All relatives of the victims not informed

All relatives after the school shooting in Örebro have not been notified yet. The police hope to be able to reach everyone during the day.

All relatives of the victims not informed

Older bullets from the defense are used in gang murders

Older ammunition from the Defence Forces has been a recurring feature in gang shootings in recent years, writes Dagens Nyheter. .

Older bullets from the defense are used in gang murders

Public Health Agency: Kratom Classified as Narcotics

The Public Health Agency (PHA) proposes that the government should classify the plant kratom as a narcotic. .

Public Health Agency: Kratom Classified as Narcotics

Attacked social worker – mentally disturbed

The man who attacked a social worker in Mellerud municipality suffers from a serious mental disorder, reports [P4 Väst](https://www. sverigesradio.

Attacked social worker – mentally disturbed

The trend is broken: Drownings have stopped decreasing

The decrease in fatal drowning accidents has stalled – and children and young people with non-Swedish origin run almost seven times higher risk of drowning than those with Swedish origin. This is shown by a new study from the National Board of Forensic Medicine.

The trend is broken: Drownings have stopped decreasing

Violence increases the risk of suicide attempts

To be exposed to violence increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and premature death. The risk also persists for several years, shows new research.

Violence increases the risk of suicide attempts

No hazardous substance behind deaths at Northvolt

There is nothing to suggest that the deaths at Northvolt in Skellefteå were caused by exposure to any hazardous substance, the police state following a statement from the National Board of Forensic Medicine. The investigation is now being closed.

No hazardous substance behind deaths at Northvolt

Woman who confessed to murder mentally ill

A 35-year-old woman who has confessed to murdering a 70-year-old woman in Vadstena in October suffers from a serious mental disorder, according to a forensic psychiatric report. The report from the National Board of Forensic Medicine also shows that she suffered from a serious mental disorder at the time of the crime.

Woman who confessed to murder mentally ill

Life Sentence Witness Denied Sentence Reduction

The lifer murderer became a key witness in the trial against a gang criminal lawyer and wanted a time-limited sentence. Now the request is denied with reference to high recidivism risk, writes Dagens Juridik.

Life Sentence Witness Denied Sentence Reduction

Girl Missing for Over 50 Years Found Dead

After nearly 55 years, the mystery of a teenage girl's disappearance has been solved. Skeletal remains from her have been identified with the help of DNA.

Girl Missing for Over 50 Years Found Dead

Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

Nitazener, a group of very potent synthetic opioids, is linked to deadly overdoses all over Europe. Now they are being classified as narcotics, the government announces.

Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

New police officers to avoid student loans

The Government allocates SEK 3. 5 billion to the judicial system in the budget for next year.

New police officers to avoid student loans