The 52-year-old is also a suspect in the much-writtenabout murder of 41-year-old Peter Norling, who had been missing for more than four years before he was found in southern Gotland earlier this summer. In that case, the woman’s husband has assisted with evidence, as the victim’s blood was found on an SUV owned by the couple that the 41-year-old car mechanic was thought to have been tasked with repairing prior to his disappearance.

The 52-year-old nurse was arrested without any drama at her place of work, but denies all involvement in the crimes and blames her husband instead. The arrested woman claims her husband confessed to the crimes before leaving Gotland and going underground. In reality, he remains on the island and has cooperated with police to enable the arrest of the suspected murderer and kidnapper.

There have been a significant number of accidents and crimes of varying gravities presented by the author and Gotlands Allehanda to its readers, and according to the police they have managed to tie the 52-year-old woman to the most serious of them all.

“We are both surprised and grateful for all the help we have received from unexpected sources,” said a police spokesman.

For his part, the deputy chief prosecutor states that he is convinced that the evidence and witness testimony gathered so far will be enough to secure a conviction.

“Given the planning involved and the ruthless nature of these crimes, I will be seeking a life sentence,” he said.

GOTLANDS    ALLEHANDA

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

NOW YOU HAVE READ the almost-true story about what a mess a little snow and cold can cause, and how the consequences can be beyond all proportion for a small number of people. I know the story has met with great interest and that many of you have sought to identify similarities between the characters and actual people, as well as connections between what happens to them and true events. As I just mentioned, the story is almost but not entirely true, so these correlations are hard to find, which has been my intention all along. I’d therefore like to take this opportunity to thank you, the reader, for your attention and tremendous engagement.

Thanks also to Jeanette Wretberg for being such an important person to my good friend Kerstin, for opening up your heart to her and sharing your tragic story that formed the basis of this one. My gratitude in relation to your rescue of Erik together with Kerstin knows no bounds. You will always be in my thoughts now that you have, at last, found peace.