In just a few weeks, the police investigation will be handed over to the public prosecutor. But the murder weapon is missing. – Yes, we are missing the weapon that was used. And it would certainly be an advantage for the case if it was solved or found, but it is not decisive for our assessment, says police inspector Odd Skei Kostveit. – We do not depend on it to be able to form an opinion of what happened and who is responsible for it. HONORING JONAS: The cortege with dozens of trucks and cars drives in Hønefoss and the surrounding area to honor the murdered Jonas Aarseth Henriksen. Photo: DKBU A woman has been sentenced for selling a weapon to one of the accused, the so-called Noresund man. The police consider this man to be the orderer and mastermind. The woman was arrested in mid-October. In court, she described the Noresund man accused of murder as a close friend. According to her, he was interested in two weapons she had inherited. Commemoration The family is organizing a commemoration to pay tribute to Jonas. – It is important for us to be together on a day like this. I think it is a day that is going to be tough for many. To honor him and remember the fun-loving boy he was, says little sister Ida Aarseth Pedersen. The commemoration consists of a procession, speeches from family and friends, barbecues and concerts with local artists. Many have announced their arrival and tens of lorries are expected to drive in Hønefoss. – It is very, very touching. It just shows how much he has meant to so many. KILLED: Jonas Aarseth Henriksen. First in the cortege is Jonas’s partner, Pernille Andersson, riding Jonas’s old motorcycle. While Ida’s husband Jonas drives his old sprinter second in the cortege. On Saturday, one year has passed since Jonas Aarseth Henriksen was found shot dead in his car near a cabin in Nes in Ådal. news has gained access to a 30-page document in which Henriksen went through all the incidents he had been exposed to: Five accused The trial is scheduled to take place in February or March. – It is clear that it is burdensome to go and wait. And at least when there are more of those who have been released, says the sister. But now it is immediately finished, say the police. – The investigation is now finished, and the case will be sent to the state attorney with a recommendation at the end of the month, says police inspector Odd Skei Kostveit. Police Inspector Odd Skei Kostveit. Five people have been charged with murder or complicity in murder. All deny having anything to do with the murder. One of them, a 29-year-old from Rena, is still in custody. The police believe this man carried out the murder alone. Demanding investigation In addition, a man has been charged with several cases of vandalism. – It has been a demanding investigation. As there are several people involved in the case. When you take into account the scope here, and it was basically an unknown perpetrator. So we believe that we have come a long way in uncovering what has happened, says Kostveit. From March to August 2023, Henriksen submitted 11 reports to the police, but all were dropped. The police believe that the supposed ringleader was the one who ordered these “assignments”. – What makes the whole complex a bit special is the long-term effort to frame Jonas Henriksen over several months. It is a special part of the case, says the police inspector. Painful year For Ida and the family, it is unreal that a year has already passed. – It is the strangest year of my life. The worst too, but at the same time it has been so much good. It feels like this was yesterday, but at the same time it’s been an eternity since I last saw him and talked to him. – The time perspective is something completely different from what it once was. Inspired many During the funeral last year, over 100 lorries turned up and drove a motorcade through the entire center of Hønefoss. Henriksen inspired many to start in the transport industry via social media. He had over 50,000 followers on TikTok The organizers are sure that the procession is in his spirit. – Jonas was someone who stood up for everyone, and has meant a lot in the professional driver industry. It is very nice to see that there are so many people there who want to stand up. The memorial is a tribute to the brother, says Ida. – It has been important to me that this is as much as possible in Jonas’s spirit. I know that this is something he had wanted to be involved in, says a moved Ida. The family is looking forward to the investigation being completed and sent to the public prosecutor and a step forward being taken. – Now it’s the court case we’re waiting for the most, says Ida. Hello! My name is Hans-Kristian Rangnes and I am a journalist at news. Are you looking for information on this matter or have any questions? Feel free to get in touch by e-mail or encrypted via Signal on 41 46 69 68. If you want to send input, tips and information encrypted and secure via news’s extra secure notification reception, you can see how to send via news’s SecureDrop here. Published 17.08.2024, at 11.40 Updated 17.08.2024, at 12.37 p.m
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