At the turn of the year, the murder alarm went off in Stavern outside Larvik. On 2 January, a man was found dead in his own home. Several weeks later, his wanted partner, a woman in her late 40s, was also found dead. On Friday, the case’s documents were declassified for the lawyers. The investigative documents consist of, among other things, autopsy reports and crime scene investigations. Based on the findings in the police documents, things indicate the following: The woman did not kill the man The man did not kill the woman – There appear to be two deaths under tragic circumstances, says Sol Elden at Elden Advokatfirma. She is a solicitor for the two children of the man in his 50s. The man’s partner was found dead on 13 March. A hiker found her at Tennvikodden between Stavern and Larvik. – Many unanswered questions – As the case is now disclosed, it does not appear as if any murder has taken place, either by my client’s father or his partner, says Elden to news. She is clear that the case leaves many unanswered questions for those left behind. Sol Elden is the assistance lawyer for the deceased man’s two children. Photo: Adrian Nyhammer Olsen / news – Those questions will probably never be answered either. The only thing that is certain is that two people have passed away so far too soon in tragic circumstances – without anyone being blamed for their demise, says Elden. Sends “secret” submission Ellen Holager Andenæs, legal counsel for the deceased woman’s son and her two sisters, is also of the same opinion as Elden. Legal aid attorney Ellen Holager Andenæs agrees with colleague Sol Elden. Photo: Truls Alnes Antonsen / news – I have no objections to what Sol Elden has said, is Andenæs’ comment to news on Friday evening. Both solicitors informed their clients about the contents of the autopsy reports on Friday. Police prosecutor Ole Jacob Garder at the South-East police district has led the investigation into the case. He does not wish to comment on the content of the two final autopsy reports. – I can confirm that the police have received the reports for both deceased. Now we will read these thoroughly before we send our recommendation to the state attorney, who in turn forwards the recommendation to the attorney general, says Garder. According to the police attorney, the appointment will be exempt from public disclosure. Will not comment on murder charges The deceased woman was charged with murder shortly after the police found her partner dead in the couple’s home. The murder charge has not yet been dropped. Police prosecutor Ole Jacob Garder has led the investigation. Photo: Robert Hansen / news – In retrospect, was it right to issue a murder charge as early as you did? – It is not natural to make any comments about it at this time, says Garder. Published 14.06.2024, at 21.06
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