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Marit Tjessem Visits Convicted Son Marius in Prison

By Magnus Olsen •

In brief

Marit Tjessem visited her son Marius, who is serving a sentence for a double murder in Bergen, at Ila fengsel prison. She told TV2 that visiting him is always difficult. She has been a regular visitor since his incarceration began.

  • - Location: Norway
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 1 hour ago

The case of Marius Tjessem, convicted for a double murder in the city of Bergen, has been followed intensely by Norwegian media. His mother's visits to him in prison are a recurring human interest story that continues to draw public attention. Marit Tjessem visited her son Marius at Ila fengsel, a prison in Norway, on April 11, 2026. Marius Tjessem was convicted in the year 2024 for a double murder that took place in Bergen. 'Det er alltid tungt å besøke ham,' Marit Tjessem told TV2, a major Norwegian television channel. This translates to, 'It is always heavy to visit him.' She has been a regular visitor to the prison since his incarceration began. The visits by Marit Tjessem to her son in prison have been documented by media outlets over time. The story involves a mother maintaining contact with her son who is serving a sentence for a serious crime. The conviction for the double murder in Bergen resulted in a prison sentence for Marius Tjessem. The location of the prison where the visits occur is Ila fengsel. Norwegian media, including TV2, have reported on aspects of this case and the family's situation.

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Published: April 12, 2026

Tags: Marius TjessemMarit TjessemIla fengselBergen double murderNorwegian prison visit

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