New Evidence Challenges Official Story in Knutby Murder Case

More than 20 years after the 2004 murder of the pastor's wife in Knutby, a new investigation has cast serious doubts on the original conclusion that the nanny was the shooter. According to a detailed report by Aftonbladet, forensic expert Sonny Björk suggested the possibility of an alternative shooter. The forensic analysis indicated the victim may have been shot in the head before the nanny arrived at the scene, which contradicts the initial narrative that placed sole guilt on the nanny.

Additional examination revealed that the investigation failed to adequately scrutinize the bed and bedding where a blood pool was found. Medical expert Anders Eriksson noted that the entry wound in the victim's hip showed no signs of bleeding, suggesting the victim was already deceased when the nanny allegedly shot her in the hip. These findings highlight significant flaws in the evidence handling and investigative process.

The pastor, Helge Fossmo, and the nanny were both convicted in connection with the murder, with Fossmo sentenced to life for inciting murder and attempted murder. Fossmo’s sentence was later commuted, and he has been conditionally released, while the nanny was released in 2011 after receiving psychiatric care. The case remains notorious partly due to the controversial interpretations of the Bible followed by the Filadelfia congregation, of which Fossmo was a member.

This renewed scrutiny emphasizes potential gaps and alternative theories that were overlooked during the initial investigation. It raises important questions about the accuracy of the convictions and the true sequence of events on the day of the murder, suggesting that the nanny may not have been the actual shooter as originally concluded.