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Two 15-Year-Olds Suspected in 2024 Killing of Swedish Teen Lured to ‘Sleepover

Renewed coverage highlights a confession to prosecutors, with the case still in the investigative stage.

Overview

  • Emilia Sjoberg, 14, was found dead on an industrial estate in Landskrona shortly after midnight on July 23, 2024.
  • Police say her body showed severe violence, and prosecutors suspect she was unlawfully held before her death, though the cause has not been disclosed.
  • Two girls, both 15, were arrested in the days after the killing, and prosecutors say one confessed and provided background on what led up to it.
  • One suspect remains in custody, while the other was placed in the care of social services under Sweden’s juvenile procedures.
  • Investigators report recovering two knives linked to the scene, while local outlets Expressen and Aftonbladet report a sleepover lure, tape binding, stolen items, and a recording of part of the assault.