The assessments of an beginner digicam turned out to be the clue police wanted to resolve the homicide of 10-year-old Engla Höglund
On April 5, 2008, 10-year-old Engla Höglund disappeared on her manner dwelling in Stjärnsund, Sweden.
The younger girl was enjoying soccer at the area people middle and had agreed together with her mom, Carina, that she would cycle dwelling.
Engla spoke on the telephone together with her mother about 10 minutes earlier than she acquired dwelling, nevertheless, that may be the final time Carina heard from her daughter. After 20 minutes handed and the 10-year-old didn't present up at dwelling, her mom referred to as her once more, however she didn't reply, so she went exterior to search for her.
Carina finally noticed her daughter's bike about 200 meters from their dwelling and instantly referred to as her husband after which the police.
Police instantly launched a seek for the younger woman, involving a helicopter, boats and a crew of volunteers. But it surely wasn't till beginner photographer Tomas Langton got here ahead that any stable proof of the kid's disappearance emerged.
Langton got here ahead to police to elucidate that he was out testing his new digicam on the day Engla disappeared.
After taking a look at his images, he realized that he had by accident captured on his system not solely Engla, but additionally the one that can be revealed as her killer.
One of many photographs exhibits the 10-year-old on her bike, passing a trio of individuals on a avenue. And one other exhibits a purple Saab 900 automobile, its license plate clearly seen.
The police appeared for the automobile's registration quantity and located its proprietor – 42-year-old truck driver Anders Eklund from Torsåker in Gästrikland.
On 13 April it was revealed that Engla was useless.
After days of questioning by police, Eklund admitted to abducting the younger woman, earlier than murdering and raping her. The assault passed off about 20 minutes after Langton took the images.
Eklund additionally advised the police that he had dumped her physique in a small village close to Torsåker.
As well as, he confessed to having dedicated the homicide of 31-year-old Pernilla Hellgren, eight years earlier.
On October 6, 2008, Eklund was discovered responsible of the 2 murders, a rape and little one pornography fees and was sentenced to life in jail.
He’s in jail to today.
Supply: in.gr
