Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Yle Uutiset

A man stared with an anxious look – in the morning, Anneli realized that she may have seen the murderer of Olof Palme

Anneli Korhonen believes she might have seen Olof Palme's murderer while leaving a movie theater in Stockholm in 1986.

In February 1986, Anneli Korhonen, a Finnish woman, and her Swedish friend Margareta Storhök were leaving a cinema in central Stockholm after watching the film 'Come and See.' As they left the theater, Storhök noticed a man standing outside staring inside with an intense gaze. This unsettling encounter took place shortly before the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, which occurred later that night. Korhonen, who had entered the restroom, rejoined Storhök, and the two women passed the man as they exited.

This incident has resurfaced in discussions surrounding the unsolved case of Palme's murder, drawing attention to the chilling possibility that they may have witnessed a key figure related to the assassination. The mysterious man's appearance and actions have led to renewed speculation about his identity and potential involvement in a crime that has haunted Sweden for decades. The case of Olof Palme's assassination remains one of the most famous unsolved murders in the country.

The implications of Korhonen’s realization could reignite interest in the long-dormant investigation, bringing forth new witnesses and finally leading to closure for a case that has gripped the public imagination. As social media discussions about historical crimes become more prevalent, Korhonen's testimony adds another layer to the narrative surrounding Palme's assassination and gives it a contemporary relevance as discussions about accountability and justice continue in society.

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