Woman Linked to 2005 Murder Faces Charges for Stealing Half a Million from Elderly Care Clients
A woman linked to a 2005 murder is charged with stealing 450,000 kronor from elderly care clients in 2023, highlighting her troubling criminal history and breaches of trust.
- • A woman linked to the 2005 murder of Marie Johansson is charged with stealing 450,000 kronor from elderly clients in 2023.
- • The thefts occurred in victims' homes between May and July 2023 during her home care employment.
- • She was never prosecuted for the murder due to being a minor at the time, despite DNA evidence linking her.
- • Senior prosecutor Maria Thorell condemns the thefts as especially callous given the victims' vulnerability.
- • The woman admits some thefts but disputes the overall value of stolen items.
Key details
A 37-year-old woman previously associated with a 2005 murder case in Gothenburg is now charged with stealing valuables worth approximately 450,000 kronor from elderly individuals she cared for in their homes during 2023. The thefts occurred between May and July 2023 while she was employed in home care services in Partille, targeting vulnerable elderly clients in their own residences. Despite her criminal past, she has worked as a social worker and treatment assistant.
The woman was originally linked to the 2005 murder of 36-year-old fabric store employee Marie Johansson through DNA evidence collected during a 2023 theft attempt. She was only 17 at the time of the murder, which prevented prosecution due to the shorter statute of limitations for minors. However, new DNA matches confirmed her involvement 17 years later.
Senior prosecutor Maria Thorell described the thefts as “particularly callous” and “ruthless,” highlighting the egregious breach of trust inflicted upon vulnerable victims who should feel safe in their homes. While the woman admits to some of the theft charges, she disputes the full extent and value of the stolen items. She has also expressed confusion and a lack of significant guilt related to the earlier murder, citing drug influence at the time.
Authorities have concluded no other suspects were involved in the 2005 murder case after thorough investigations. The current proceedings focus on holding her accountable for the recent spate of thefts from elderly care clients.