In May 2024, a 22-year-old woman was murdered in a natural area outside Lessebo, Sweden, in a crime deemed honor-related by the courts. Prior to her death, the woman had fled to Boden, where she reported experiencing honor-related oppression and began to discuss incidents of sexual violence by her father, which she initially did not want to formally report. Despite her revelations, police failed to make any formal report regarding these allegations before the tragic murder occurred.

The legal framework in Sweden mandates police to report any crimes they become aware of, irrespective of whether the victim wishes to file a report. During a meeting involving the police, social services, and the woman, it was claimed that police told her: 'Stop, stop – we have an obligation to report, and if you continue, we must make a report.' However, no report was filed, and tragically, just over six months later, her father murdered her.

The police have consistently denied any wrongdoing in this case, claiming that their intention was merely to inform and not to impede the woman's narrative. The outcome of this case raises significant questions about the responsibilities of law enforcement when dealing with sensitive allegations, particularly those involving honor-related violence, and what measures can be implemented to prevent such tragedies in the future.