A woman convicted of the murder of Ole Andreas Sønstvedt admits to killing him but claims it was in self-defense, thus not accepting criminal responsibility.
In a significant development regarding the murder case of Ole Andreas Sønstvedt, the accused woman has altered her previous statements and now admits to killing Sønstvedt. However, she asserts that the act was committed in self-defense, indicating that she does not accept full criminal culpability for the act. This new claim comes as her appeal against the previous conviction of 16 years in prison begins at the Eidsivating Court of Appeal.
The incident took place on New Year's Eve in 2023, when the woman allegedly killed Sønstvedt on her farm in Løten. Initial reports suggest that he was likely struck with an axe, though forensic confirmation of the exact cause of death remains uncertain. She also faces additional charges for dismembering and burning his body post-mortem, which further complicates her defense argument of self-defense.
The advocacy from her lawyer, Svein Holden, suggests that the woman's recent admission may reflect a strategic legal maneuver rather than an acceptance of guilt outright. As the case unfolds in court, the implications of her self-defense claim will dominate discussions surrounding the parameters of justifiable force and the legal consequences stemming from her actions.
