18-year-old suspected of planning to murder girl who blocked him
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- An 18-year-old man in Sweden is accused of preparing to murder a girl who had blocked him on Snapchat.
- The suspect allegedly mapped out the girl's residence and took photos of the property and surroundings.
- Police found evidence on his phone, including threats and images of weapons, and a witness reported the suspect's intent to obtain a weapon.
An 18-year-old man in Sweden faces charges of preparation for murder after allegedly planning to kill a girl who had blocked him on Snapchat.
According to the indictment, the teenager identified the girl's residence in the Stockholm area and took numerous photographs of the home and its surroundings in May. Evidence recovered from his phone suggests a premeditated plan to commit the murder.
Witnesses have reportedly stated that the young man sought help in acquiring a weapon. One acquaintance testified that the 18-year-old was serious about his intentions and not merely trying to appear tough. The acquaintance also mentioned that the suspect planned to enter the girl's home at night and shoot her.
Investigators found extensive material on the suspect's phone, including images of firearms and knives, a picture of a deceased young woman, and Nazi symbols. A video was also discovered in which the 18-year-old made threats against an unnamed woman, stating his intention to stab her to death.
During police questioning, the 18-year-old denied being a violent person, claiming the threatening video was recorded to make himself appear "edgy."
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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