On Friday, the Attorney General said that there is no evidence that Viggo Kristiansen was involved in the murders and rapes in Baneheia. With an acquittal of Kristiansen, one is left without a killer of Lena Sløgedal Paulsen (10). – Chain of evidence In the statement from the state prosecutors concerning Viggo Kristiansen, it is pointed out to a stronger degree than before that Andersen may have done everything on his own. It is the same state prosecutors who are responsible for prosecuting the case against Andersen, which is now being investigated. DNA has been found on both girls from Andersen, but not from Kristiansen. It is difficult to reconcile with Andersen’s explanation, write the state prosecutors, who also mention the following: Andersen’s explanation that he sat with his back to: “If you were to incorrectly explain a person into such a story, it would be tactically wise to do so on this the way, so that the explanation does not so easily come into conflict with any technical findings” Possibility of one person preying on two children: “We can […] don’t see that it is out of the question that one person would do something like this” Covering up and cleaning up the crime scene: “Again, we cannot see that the evidence at the crime scene indicates that the crimes were committed by two people.” State Attorney Johan Øverberg explains that the statement news refers to was written about Viggo Kristiansen. – We do not wish to comment on any further decision of the Attorney General in the case. That decision applies to Viggo Kristiansen, and the Attorney General has also stated that the case will still be investigated against Jan Helge Andersen. There will be a recommendation there, says state attorney Johan Øverberg. In the statement, the state prosecutors also mention several factors that could suggest that two perpetrators are just as likely as one. Expecting closure Defense attorney Svein Holden is aware that there is not enough evidence against Jan Helge Andersen that he is behind both murders. – The fact that the prosecution is seeking the acquittal of Viggo Kristiansen does not mean at the same time that there is a basis for bringing a new charge against Jan Helge Andersen, writes defender Svein Holden in a text message to news. Lawyer Svein Holden defends Jan Helge Andersen. Photo: Tore Meek / NTB scanpix He explains that the prosecution must “establish beyond reasonable doubt” that Andersen is guilty of both murders and false testimony, and Holden’s assessment is that there is no evidence for that. – I therefore expect that the charge against Andersen will be dropped on the basis of the evidence, Holden writes. – Had been quite nervous Lawyer Cato Schiøtz is known, among other things, from the Liland case, where Per Kristian Liland first served 21 years in prison and security for double murder, before he was acquitted in 1994. Lawyer Cato Schiøtz. Photo: Aud Darrud / news – If I were Andersen, I would have been quite nervous about the outcome of that assessment. He has lied so much that he is reasonably behind. At the same time, it must be proven beyond any reasonable doubt, says Schiøtz. The experienced defense lawyer praises Attorney General Jørn Sigurd Maurud for being “admirably clear” at Friday’s press conference. He says Andersen can do nothing but wait for what the prosecution now concludes. Schiøtz believes that there are two factors in particular that indicate that Andersen is now facing “major challenges”. One is that Andersen has previously explained himself untruthfully about a number of important topics. Schiøtz also refers to the perpetrator profile news has mentioned, which pointed in the direction of one perpetrator. Schiøtz believes this will be an important clue in the further investigation. – What is really problematic for Andersen is whether it is correct, as some people believe, that it is likely that there is only one perpetrator. If that is likely, then he is in a very bad position. – Spectacularly tragic Schiøtz says he has no idea whether it is likely that the case against Andersen will be reopened, since he does not know the facts of the case. – If one were to allow one’s opinion on the basis of what one has read in the media, then it may seem that the chance of a further prosecution is greater than of it being dropped. But that is speculation. – How important is it to solve the second murder in Baneheia? – It is more important to solve this murder case than other unsolved murder cases, because the case is so spectacularly tragic. The case has upset the entire country. The more tragic the case, the more disputed it is, and the more important it is to put the matter behind us in the form of a final clarification. Morten Holmboe, who has a doctorate in criminal law, points out that the state prosecutors have pointed to several things that he believes could be part of a chain of evidence against Andersen. Morten Holmboe is a lawyer with a doctorate in criminal law. Photo: Kjetil Solhøi – I would not dare to guess what the prosecution will come up with, but all of these are important points in a chain of evidence, says Professor Morten Holmboe at the Norwegian Police Academy. 95-99 percent probability He explains that the prosecution can only issue an indictment against Andersen if it is convinced of the criminal guilt. Andersen has already been acquitted of the one murder, so the case must be reopened. – It is common to say that charges should not be brought if there is reasonable doubt about criminal guilt. And sometimes you talk about 95 to 99 percent probability, but that’s just a picture. In other words, the prosecution must make a decision as to whether there is any other possibility that the murder has occurred in a different way than that Andersen has done it, says criminal case expert Holmboe. Jon Petter Rui, who is a professor at the law faculty in Bergen, is certain that the prosecution will now turn over every stone to clear up the case. Lawyer Jon Petter Rui is a professor at the Faculty of Law in Bergen. Photo: Bjørn Olav Nordahl / news – We are in a situation where two girls have been killed, and we are also in a situation where one of the murders has not been solved. When we have an unsolved murder in Norway, the prosecution will do everything in their power to solve an unsolved murder, says Professor Rui.
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– If I were Andersen, I would have been quite nervous – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
