A Norwegian court hears chilling details about a woman's final moments as her former partner stands trial for murder. Vahid Heydari Mohammadi admits killing his ex-girlfriend Tina Milena Solberg nearly two years ago but denies additional charges involving their children.
The courtroom in Bergen saw emotional scenes as Mohammadi described his shock and regret. "I am in shock. This should never have happened," he told the court from the witness box. Dressed entirely in black, he appeared with two police officers on the first day of what will be a three-week trial.
Prosecutors presented dashboard camera footage showing Solberg's last known movements in the early morning of January 7. The video captured her returning home with friends around 7 AM after an evening out. Just two hours later, emergency services responded to what they believed was a car fire in Øygarden, about four miles north of Bergen.
Instead, they discovered Solberg's body in the trunk of a burned vehicle. The 33-year-old mother had been suffocated. Mohammadi later confessed to using a PlayStation cable to strangle his former partner in their youngest son's bedroom while the child was present.
Norwegian court documents reveal disturbing details about the murder night. According to the indictment, Mohammadi manipulated the couple's two children into calling and messaging their mother to lure her home. He then hid behind one child's bed before attacking Solberg. Both children, now aged 11 and 13, witnessed parts of the violent incident.
The case exposes serious questions about Norway's domestic violence protection systems. Solberg had reported Mohammadi for violence four times during their relationship. She possessed a violence alarm, but it was unused and uncharged at the time of her death. Her family claims authorities failed to provide adequate protection despite multiple complaints.
Solberg's father Kurt represents the family throughout the proceedings. In a prepared statement, he described the devastating impact on their family. "Two boys now 11 and 13 years old lost their everything. We lost our daughter, our sister, our grandchild, our aunt and niece. Many lost a good friend," the statement read.
The tragic case follows a pattern seen in Nordic domestic violence situations where repeated warnings went unheeded. Norway has strengthened its domestic violence laws in recent years, but this case suggests implementation gaps remain. The reverse violence alarm system, which automatically alerts police when a restricted person approaches a victim, was not activated despite Solberg's multiple reports.
Mohammadi faces charges of murder, corpse desecration, and child abuse. While admitting the killing and improper handling of the body, he denies mistreating the children during the murder night. The 35-year-old has previous criminal convictions.
Family members from both sides will testify during the three-week trial in Hordaland District Court. Specially adapted interviews with the couple's two children will also be presented as evidence. These interviews are designed to protect vulnerable witnesses, allowing them to provide testimony in a safe environment.
The case highlights ongoing challenges in preventing domestic violence fatalities despite Norway's generally progressive social policies. With multiple prior reports and a known history of violence, many are asking how the system failed to protect Solberg. The trial continues as the family seeks answers and closure nearly two years after their loss.