The Varsinais-Suomi District Court is holding the final day of the trial concerning the suspected murder of Minna Suominen, who went missing in January 2012. A 35-year-old woman, who was present at the last known sighting of Suominen, stands accused of the crime. While the accused denies murdering Suominen, she admits to disposing of her dismembered body, which has never been found.

According to the prosecution, Suominen was murdered in a private residence in Turku's Pansio district, and her dismembered body was later disposed of in a nearby body of water. The woman charged was previously detained in 2012 as a suspect but was released after about a month of investigative custody. The events surrounding Minna Suominen's disappearance have captivated public attention in Finland, as it raises critical questions about violence against women and the justice system's handling of such cases.

As the trial concludes, Yle journalist Carolus Manninen is covering the proceedings closely, highlighting the social and legal implications of the case. The outcome of this trial may not only impact the parties directly involved but also influence public discourse on unresolved cases of missing persons and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Finland, particularly in cases involving potential murder and evidence disposal.