Norway: Two Dead in Karmøy Double Homicide
Why this is here: The victims were found in separate apartments just meters apart, suggesting the incident was not random and occurred within a defined community space.
Police are investigating a double homicide in Karmøy, Norway, where a 60-year-old man and a woman in her 50s were found dead Saturday. Jonny Myklebust was identified as one of the victims with permission from his son. The son shared a social media tribute describing his father as having a good sense of humor and a caring nature.
The victims were discovered in separate apartments near Pilehagen in Kopervik. Police state the two residences are located close to one another.
Two men in their 30s have been arrested and charged with the killings. Both men are known to police and have prior convictions.
One suspect has denied guilt but accepted detention. The other suspect remains un-interviewed due to health concerns and has been transferred to a medical institution. Pilehagen is a municipal housing complex for vulnerable individuals often struggling with addiction and mental health issues.