A murder trial began Monday in the Eastern Uusimaa District Court for a killing that occurred in Hyvinkää during July. The 48-year-old defendant faces charges for a homicide committed on July 18.
The victim was a middle-aged woman who died in her home in the Vehkoja district of Hyvinkää. Police discovered the crime after the accused man called emergency services late on a Friday evening.
Authorities confirmed the man knew the victim for several years. They clarified the two were not in a current relationship despite their past connection.
This case highlights the grim reality of domestic violence incidents that often escalate from arguments to fatal outcomes. The timing of the emergency call suggests the defendant may have realized the irreversible nature of his actions only after the attack.
Hyvinkää is a city located approximately 50 kilometers north of Helsinki with around 47,000 residents. The Vehkoja district where the crime occurred is a residential area in the southern part of the city.