In early 2025, a significant sexual crime scandal unfolded in the Sjuhärad region, linked to evidence gathered by police during the investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Marks municipality in 2024. Authorities discovered abusive material, including incidents involving the boy who murdered the girl in a sexually charged context. The boy's father was previously convicted of severe rape against him and is now facing additional charges for child sexual offenses.

The father's defense lawyer, Katrin Honkanen, has refused to comment on her client’s position regarding the new allegations. Further complicating the case, a woman in her 30s is also being prosecuted alongside the father for sexual harassment, with allegations stating that the boy was made to film the couple's sexual activities. The woman asserts that she was in a vulnerable position concerning the father, which raises questions about her involvement and potential coercion.

Additionally, it has come to light that Marks municipality's social services received clear indications of the father's sexually deviant behavior yet failed to take action. This raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of child protection measures in the region and the responsibilities of social service agencies in addressing reported abuses before they escalate to such horrifying consequences.