Historical Events tagged with "oven homicide"

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Crime & Law

Murder of Hilkka Saarinen in Krootila

December 23rd, 1960 64 years ago

Hilkka Saarinen, formerly Pylkkänen, was murdered in Krootila, Kokemäki, Finland, in an unsettling crime that shocked the local community. Her body was discovered in an unusual manner, which later became known as the 'oven homicide.' This term emerged due to the peculiar circumstances surrounding her death, where the investigation revealed chilling details of the crime. Various motives were explored regarding her murder, leading to an extensive police investigation that drew significant public attention and media coverage.

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