Lawyer Johan Eriksson has formally requested that the investigation into the 2004 Knutby murder case be reopened, according to multiple Swedish media reports. The request, submitted on Friday, aims to overturn the murder conviction of Sara Svensson, known as the 'nanny of Knutby,' who was sentenced to forensic psychiatric care for the murder of Alexandra Fossmo. The move follows an investigation by Aftonbladet that reportedly uncovered several deficiencies in the original murder investigation.
Eriksson, representing Svensson, is seeking a retrial in the Supreme Court of Sweden as a first step in the legal process. The case, one of Sweden's most high-profile criminal investigations, could be revived 22 years after the original crime.