In Haugesund, a woman in her 40s, who was arrested and suspected of murder following the death of another woman in her 30s, has now been released from custody. The police attorney, Unni Byberg Malmin, mentioned that preliminary autopsy results, alongside other evidence, have diminished the basis for the murder charge. The woman's defense attorney, Silje Christine Hellesen, asserted that since there is no reasonable suspicion of crime, the conditions for detention were not met. Therefore, her release was expected according to the legal standards.

The deceased woman was found lifeless in her apartment on a Friday evening and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The suspect, who reportedly had a close family relationship with the deceased, was apprehended on the same evening. Although the police have maintained a level of discretion regarding the details of the incident, the lack of clarity surrounding the circumstances of the death has led to questions about the nature of the relationship between the two women and what transpired prior to the fatal event.

As investigations continue, the police have indicated that the suspect does not admit guilt concerning the murder charge. The situation remains sensitive, as local authorities sift through the facts surrounding the case. With public interest high, the police must balance the need for transparency with the complexities of the ongoing investigation.