In a case that has captured national attention, Veronica Lystrup was convicted of the murder of 37-year-old Ole Andreas Sønstvedt in Løten, Norway, receiving a 16-year prison sentence. While she admits to killing Sønstvedt, she claims it was an act of self-defense, a position that has been met with skepticism by the courts. Initially, Lystrup denied the murder, suggesting that Sønstvedt had left the premises voluntarily and later implicating three unidentified perpetrators in the crime.

The court found her explanations to be unconvincing, leading to a guilty verdict that included charges of dismembering and incinerating the victim's body. Verifying the timeline of events, the police report that Sønstvedt was killed on New Year's Eve 2023, yet he was not reported missing until 12 days later. Lystrup's actions in the aftermath of the murder have raised further questions regarding her motives and mental state following the incident.

Recently, the appeals case against Lystrup commenced at Eidsivating Court of Appeal, where new facets of her defense are expected to be presented, including a potentially third version of events. The implications of this case resonate beyond the courtroom, affecting the victim's family and community as they seek closure and justice in the wake of the violent crime.