Police in Hörby have closed a murder investigation after determining a deceased woman was the sole perpetrator in the deaths of herself and a boy found in a residence in December 2025. According to police, bodies were found in a residence in Hörby on December 9, 2025, when school staff became worried because the boy did not show up in the morning. On December 9, 2025, a woman and a boy were found dead in a residence in Hörby.
Police then initiated an investigation regarding murder. The investigation shows that it is not two cases of murder but one case, and that the deceased woman is suspected to be the sole perpetrator. The cause of death for the woman and the boy has not been disclosed.
The relationship between the woman and the boy remains unclear. Authorities reported that a man was quickly deprived of his freedom but was later released, and suspicions against him were completely dismissed. Why the man was initially deprived of his freedom and later released has not been explained by authorities.
The investigation into the murder in Hörby in December last year is being closed, according to police in a press release. 'Since the woman is deceased, no charges will be brought and I will close the investigations,' says Linn Fritz, preliminary investigation leader, according to the press release. What evidence led police to suspect the deceased woman as the sole perpetrator has not been made public.
Police have not indicated there are any other suspects or persons of interest in the case. The closure of the investigation means no further legal action will be taken, as the sole suspect is deceased. Authorities have not provided additional details on the circumstances leading to the deaths or the timeline of events.
The case has drawn public attention due to its tragic nature and the initial detention of a man who was later exonerated. Police emphasize that their findings are based on the available evidence, though specific forensic or investigative details remain confidential. The community in Hörby has been left with unanswered questions, as key aspects of the case are still undisclosed.