The trial over the violent acts in Skultuna and Rönnby in Västerås began with strong emotions in Västmanland District Court. The accused's ex-wife recounted the brutal knife attack and how she thought she would die. Emergency calls from the incidents were played, moving many listeners.
The trial, scheduled for three days, began with prosecutors and lawyers presenting their accounts of the events on May 9, 2025. The 38-year-old suspect is charged with murder, attempted murder, and multiple counts of child endangerment related to the violent acts in Skultuna and Rönnby in Västerås.
The public gallery was crowded as proceedings started, creating a tense yet respectful atmosphere when the ex-wife testified. She survived the knife attack and described thinking: 'I think I'm going to die.' Emergency calls from the incidents were played, including one stating: 'Someone has gone mad.'
The 38-year-old man is set to be questioned on Wednesday. Recorded interviews with the children will also be presented during the trial. The events have shaken Västerås, with many attendees visibly affected by the testimonies and audio recordings.