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26-Year-Old Deemed Fit for Trial in Christmas Eve Murder

By Sofia Andersson

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A 26-year-old suspect in the Christmas Day murder of 25-year-old My in Rönninge has been deemed mentally fit for trial. Forensic psychiatric evaluation found no serious mental disorder at the time of the crime or during assessment.

  • - Location: Sweden
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 2 hours ago
26-Year-Old Deemed Fit for Trial in Christmas Eve Murder

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A tragic incident on Christmas Day has taken a significant turn in Stockholm. My, a 25-year-old woman, was murdered in Rönninge following an evening out. Swedish authorities have been investigating the case closely ever since.

The suspect, a 26-year-old man, was arrested shortly after the crime. The court immediately ordered a forensic psychiatric evaluation to determine his mental state at the time of the offense and during legal proceedings. That assessment is now complete, and results show he did not suffer from a serious mental disorder either during the murder or during the examination period.

According to prosecutor Markus Hankkio, the current conclusion is clear: the suspect is considered mentally fit to stand trial and could be sentenced to prison. "The decision right now is that he did not commit the act under serious mental disturbance," Hankkio stated. This development moves the case forward in Sweden’s judicial process, with implications for how the trial will proceed.

As Swedish society processes this violent event during what should have been a peaceful holiday season, many are reflecting on safety and justice in local communities. Updates on the case continue to draw attention across Stockholm and beyond.

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Published: February 13, 2026

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