Swedish police arrest suspect in 2005 Brattås double murder after 21-year manhunt

Swedish police arrested a 45-year-old man in Katrineholm on April 8, 2026, in connection with the 2005 double murder in Brattås, Härnösand. The arrest follows a 21-year manhunt and is based on DNA evidence matching the crime scene. The case highlights the role of DNA technology in solving cold cases, though the suspect's identity and motive remain undisclosed.