A relative of Vilma Andersson, suspected of murdering and dismembering a 25-year-old woman in Rönninge, describes the suspect as a 'twisted person' and recalls family fears after her 2019 crimes. Police explore a copycat theory linked to other killers.
In the ongoing investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old woman who vanished near Rönninge station on December 25-26, Vilma Andersson—previously known as Robin—remains in custody since December 30. Andersson denies the killing but has admitted to grave desecration after being caught handling body parts.
A relative, speaking to Expressen, expressed profound shock: “It is a twisted person that one does not want to be in the same room with.” The family had isolated themselves following Andersson's 2019 conviction for attempting to kidnap a 10-year-old girl on Ekerö, for which she served two years and four months in prison. The relative described the young Robin as a blond high-achiever with dreams of becoming a police officer or pilot—a facade masking deeper problems. “One had the feeling that he would do something more,” they said.
Post-verdict, the family obtained protected identities and cut contact. Later interactions left an uneasy feeling, with some relatives refusing further involvement. The relative questions if authorities could have intervened more but notes the Prison and Probation Service was aware of recidivism risks.
Aftonbladet reports Andersson discussed murderer Anders Eklund during imprisonment and later adopted the name 'Vilma'—echoing a dismembered victim from another case. Former homicide investigator Bo Åström suggests this points to a copycat motive, potentially explaining the random victim selection.
