Police discovered specific clothing items near where Stian Hole's body was found in October. The garments include a Stormberg sweater, an Angelo Litrico T-shirt, and Active-vent Gore-Tex pants.
Investigators note the Angelo Litrico T-shirt is not sold in Norway. They hope this detail might help identify the clothing's origin.
Police ask cabin owners and residents in Hamarøy's Molvika area to check if they recognize these items. They request anyone with information to contact them directly.
The investigation began with forensic examinations on Wednesday and continued through Thursday.
Stian Hole was reported missing in June 2023. Police found his body in October after receiving tips about clothing spotted in the Molvika area of Hamarøy, a municipality in northern Norway.
Three people faced charges related to Hole's death—two men and one woman aged 30 to 50. All denied involvement in his disappearance.
One male suspect in his 50s was found dead in September. Authorities say no suspicious circumstances surround his death.
Defense lawyer Sol Elden represents the female suspect. Her client maintains she doesn't understand the charges against her.
Elden said her client feels relieved that Hole has been found. She hopes this development brings answers to those close to him and helps resolve unanswered questions in the investigation.
The case highlights how difficult missing person investigations become when suspects maintain their innocence and key evidence emerges slowly over time.