Today marks the beginning of a unique court trial in Turku, Finland, concerning the disappearance of Minna Suominen, who has been missing since January 2012. Minna, who was 46 at the time of her disappearance, had two children. The trial revolves around a 35-year-old woman, who is charged with her murder, having been just 21 years old when the alleged crime occurred. The police investigation has characterized the method of murder as brutal and impulsive, with suspicions that Minna was killed with a sharp object on January 21, 2012.

The case is particularly striking as Minna's body has never been found, casting a long shadow over the proceedings. Authorities suspect that her remains were dismembered and disposed of by more than one individual. The trial is set to last four days, beginning with initial hearings in the Varsinais-Suomi district court. The local newspaper Iltalehti is closely following the proceedings, with journalist Helmi Henell providing live updates from the courtroom.

Adding to the intrigue of the case is the fact that over 200 tips have been received by the police since Minna's disappearance, suggesting the sustained community interest and the complexity of the investigation. The prosecution's arguments and the defense's counterarguments will likely attract significant attention due to the involved parties' ages, the nature of the alleged crime, and the prolonged uncertainty surrounding Minna's fate.