Trial Set to Begin for Partner Charged with Annelie's Murder in Grythyttan

Annelie, a 46-year-old mother of two from Grythyttan, was murdered in December 2025, and her body was found three months later wrapped in a blanket in a lake near Norsbron, Örebro County. Her 56-year-old partner is charged with her murder and concealment of her corpse. The trial is scheduled to commence on January 20, 2026, at Örebro district court.

Prosecutors allege that Annelie was strangled to death between December 5 and 6, after sharing a Christmas dinner with her daughter and partner. The man was the last person seen with Annelie alive. Following the meal on December 5, Annelie's daughter left for a relative’s home and later was unable to reach her mother. The accused claims he left for work early on December 6 and that Annelie disappeared with valuables including expensive wine and her passport. However, mobile location data reportedly show that he was at home during the morning hours of December 6.

Additionally, fiber evidence from the blanket in which Annelie's body was wrapped was found in the man's car. Despite this, the accused denies any involvement, stating, "I have nothing to do with Annelie's disappearance."

Family and friends of Annelie had long suspected the man, with one friend noting, "I have always believed it was him. As they say, appearances can be deceiving." Yet, prosecutor Carolin Tengroth mentioned that there is no known history of violence from the accused towards Annelie, and no clear motive has emerged in the case.

Annelie’s brother, Andreas, expressed the family's anguish and their need for answers: "Losing Annelie during the holiday season has been especially hard for us. We hope the trial will clarify the circumstances surrounding her death." The family maintained hope during the months Annelie was missing, only to be devastated by the discovery of her body.

As the trial gets underway next week, attention will focus on the evidence and testimonies that will hopefully provide clarity on this tragic case that has left a family mourning and searching for justice.