Man Sentenced to Life for 2025 Oskarshamn Dismemberment Murder Case

A 27-year-old man, Morteza Mirzayi, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal dismemberment murder of his 25-year-old colleague and friend in Oskarshamn. The crime, which took place in early January 2025, unleashed shock across the community and culminated in a high-profile trial with significant forensic evidence presented in court.

The victim was last seen leaving his job in home care on January 2, 2025. Police investigations revealed that twenty minutes after the victim left work, his mobile phone was tracked to Mirzayi's residence. After the victim was reported missing at the end of January, a police search on February 25 uncovered dismembered body parts stored in Mirzayi’s freezer and blood traces on the bedroom and hallway floors. The victim’s identification and bank cards were also found concealed in the apartment.

Court findings detailed the victim suffered 342 sharp-force injuries, though the exact cause of death could not be conclusively determined. Investigation uncovered Mirzayi’s severe financial difficulties, including a debilitating gambling addiction and significant debts. The victim, who had lent money to Mirzayi, became a target when Mirzayi made unauthorized transfers exceeding 220,000 kronor from the victim’s accounts primarily for gambling and cryptocurrency transactions.

Throughout the trial, Mirzayi denied all charges, baselessly claiming another man was responsible. The court rejected this defense, emphasizing the absence of any evidence supporting the existence of a third party. In addition to murder and gross violation of a grave, Mirzayi was convicted of multiple counts of aggravated fraud and forgery. The Kalmar District Court also ordered his deportation after the completion of his life sentence.

This case highlights the devastating consequences of unchecked financial desperation intertwined with addiction. Authorities and the court underscored the premeditated nature of the crime to conceal fraud and the grievous betrayal of friendship. Mirzayi’s arrest at Arlanda Airport in April 2025 marked a turning point leading to justice for the victim and his family.

The sentencing brings closure to the tragic case that gripped Oskarshamn, with the court deeming the crime's severity warranted the harshest penalty available under Swedish law.