5 October 2022 at 10:41 The police have started a murder investigation in Skien South-East police district has started a murder investigation after a woman in her late 50s was found dead in her own home in Skien at 4pm on Tuesday afternoon. The police write that in a press release. It was an acquaintance of the deceased who found the woman inside the home. – The police have carried out technical investigations during the evening and night until Wednesday. Based on findings at the scene and witness statements, the police believe that the deceased woman was exposed to a criminal act and are now investigating the incident as a murder, says police inspector Odd Skei Kostveit in the South-East police district. KRIPOS has been asked to assist in the investigation, says Kostveit. The woman has been sent for an autopsy and that report is expected during Wednesday, the police write.
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