New DNA evidence links suspected Brattås murderer to victim’s handbag
It has been 21 years since the pensioner couple in Brattås was murdered. When the trial against the suspected murderer began, DNA evidence was a major focus.
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Genealogy DNA cracks Brattås double murder case after 21 years
The double murder in Brattås looked as if it would remain unsolved for a long time. DNA on the murdered woman's trouser leg finally led police to a suspected perpetrator - with the help of genealogy research. The relatives have suffered for 21 years. If this method had not been used, they would have continued to do so, says genealogist Peter Sjölund.
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Prosecutor says DNA evidence strong in Brattås double murder case as trial nears
A 45-year-old man has been in custody for almost four months in the high-profile double murder in Brattås in 2005. Charges are now being brought and, according to the prosecutor, the evidence - mainly in the form of DNA traces - is strong. However, no motive has been established.
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Accused in Brattås double murder admits being at the crime scene, denies killing pensioner couple
21 years ago, a pensioner couple was murdered in Brattås. Now a 45-year-old man is being charged with the double murder and admits that he was at the crime scene. "I dragged her into the barn," he says during questioning.
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Major leak causes acute water shortage in Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsvik was hit by a new major water leak - the second in a week.
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Left Party wants 250 million SEK a year to restart night trains to Norrland
The Left Party wants to invest 250 million SEK per year to restart more night train services to and from Norrland.
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Charges expected in Brattås double murder case
A man has been in custody for almost four months for the double murder in Brattås. Charges are now expected, prosecutor Hanna Flordal confirms to Tidningen Ångermanland.
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