Connection via Online Sales Ad Sheds Light on Boden Christmas Day Murder

On Christmas Day in Boden, Sweden, a severe and tragic incident unfolded when a 55-year-old woman was murdered, and her two teenage daughters were violently attacked in their home. Police have established that the suspect, a 22-year-old man, came to the residence due to a sales advertisement posted by the woman on Facebook, marking the only known connection between them.

The attack began around 8:30 a.m. when the suspect arrived, reportedly in response to the online ad. The violent situation lasted for about three hours, during which the woman was fatally injured and both daughters were harmed—one remains hospitalized but in stable condition, while the other has since been released.

The motive behind this brutal act remains unclear, with authorities and the prosecutor Kristin Andersson confirming that beyond the sales advertisement, no prior relationship between the victim and the suspect has been found. The suspect was shot and killed by police forces after an emergency call was made from the house. This police shooting is being investigated separately as part of the overall case.

Further background revealed by the suspect’s mother expresses her disappointment with the mental health care system, indicating that her son had recently undergone involuntary psychiatric treatment but was discharged before the incident.

Criminal Commissioner P-O Andersson described the murder as a "mad act" and stressed that investigations continue to clarify the motives. The case remains under close watch by the Special Prosecutor's Office and the police's special investigations unit, reflecting the gravity and complexity of the crime.