A story of how friendship turned fatal, public outrage, and a grim chapter in the annals of Swedish history. The story about the harrowing events of the night between October 6 and 7, 1899, when office clerk Th. J. Sallroth brutally murdered his friend, station inspector E. E. Cederberg, in Johannishus. This shocking crime sent waves of horror throughout Sweden, capturing widespread media attention and inspiring somber ballads that echoed the tragedy. Join us as we explore the details of this chilling murder, the sensational coverage it received, and the dramatic conclusion where Sallroth became one of the last individuals to face execution in Sweden. #murderballads #truecrime #truecrimehistory #skillingtryck #murder #crime #execution

A story of the Östersund murder of 1891. Edla Hedin, the murderess and poisoner, put an end to her husband, Johannes Michael Michaelsson-Hedin, in a shocking act that left the community reeling. Was it a crime of passion fueled by jealousy, or did the intense psychological strain of pregnancy drive Edla to commit this heinous act? #murderballads #truecrime #truecrimehistory #skillingtryck #murder #crime #execution