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{{Short description|Swedish mass murderer (1927–1952)}}
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{{Infobox murderer
{{Infobox murderer
| name = Tore Hedin
| name = Tore Hedin
| image = Tore hedin.jpg
| image = Tore hedin.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| image_size =
| caption =
| caption =
| birthname =
| birthname =
| occupation = [[Police officer]] (Fired)
| occupation = Police officer
| birth_date = 7 January 1927
| birth_date = 7 January 1927
| birth_place = [[Stora Harrie]], [[Scania]], [[Sweden]]
| birth_place = Stora Harrie, [[Scania]], Sweden
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1952|08|22|1927|01|07}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1952|08|22|1927|01|07|df=y}}
| death_place = Lake Bosarp, [[Scania]], [[Sweden]]
| death_place = Bosarpasjön, Scania, Sweden
| cause = [[Suicide]] (drowning)
| cause = Suicide
| penalty =
| penalty =
| parents = Per Alfred Hedin and Hulda Marie Hedin
| parents = Per Alfred Hedin and Hulda Marie Hedin
| spouse = Ulla Östberg (ex girlfriend)
| spouse =
| date = 22 August 1952
| date = 22 August 1952
| time = 00.00–ca 01.00 a.m
| time = 00.00 – circa 01.00 am
| targets =
| targets =
| locations = [[Kvärlöv]] and [[Hurva, Sweden|Hurva]], [[Scania]]
| locations = [[Kvärlöv]] and [[Hurva, Sweden|Hurva]], [[Scania]]
| fatalities = 10 (including himself)
| fatalities = 11 (including himself)
| injuries =
| injuries =
| weapons = [[Axe]], [[gasoline]] ([[arson]])
| weapons = [[Axe]], [[gasoline]] ([[arson]])
}}
}}
[[File:Tore Hedin's body 1952.jpg|thumb| Tore Hedin's body being dragged up from the lake.]]
[[File:Tore Hedin police.jpg|thumb|Tore Hedin]]
[[File:Tore Hedin police.jpg|thumb|Tore Hedin]]
'''Tore Hedin''' (7 January 1927 – 22 August 1952) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[mass murderer]], [[spree killer]] and [[police officer]]. The act perpetrated by Hedin, commonly known as Hurvamorden, is infamous for being the worst known act of [[spree killing]] in Swedish criminal history.{{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} The case remains infamous as well since Hedin, as a [[police officer]], was for an extended period assigned to investigate his own murders.
'''Tore Hedin''' (7 January 1927 – 22 August 1952) was a Swedish [[mass murderer]] and police officer. The act perpetrated by Hedin, commonly known as '''''Hurvamorden''''', is infamous for being the worst known act of [[spree killing]] in Swedish criminal history, and for the fact that Hedin, as a police officer, had been assigned to investigate his own first murder for an extended period. Hedin also employed a [[mediumship|medium]], itself unique for a Swedish homicide investigation.


== First crimes ==
== First crimes ==
Hedin was born in [[Stora Harrie]], near [[Kävlinge]]. He committed his first crime in September, 1943, when he broke into a local brewery near his parental home to steal some oats. To avoid detection, he then burned down the brewery to hide his crime; this was a method he used later to cover his tracks when he committed far more serious crimes.<ref name="Listverse">{{cite web |last1=SHANE |first1=TRACY |title=10 Serial Killer Cops - Listverse |url=https://listverse.com/2016/01/02/10-serial-killer-cops/ |website=Listverse |publisher=Listverse Ltd. |accessdate=3 August 2018 |language=en |date=2 January 2016}}</ref>
Tore Hedin was born in Stora Harrie, [[Scania]], near [[Kävlinge]]. He committed his first crime in September 1943, when he broke into a local brewery near his parental home to steal some oats. To avoid detection, he burned down the brewery to hide his crime; this was a method he used later to cover his tracks when he committed far more serious crimes.<ref name="Listverse">{{cite web |last1=SHANE |first1=TRACY |title=10 Serial Killer Cops - Listverse |url=https://listverse.com/2016/01/02/10-serial-killer-cops/ |website=Listverse |publisher=Listverse Ltd. |accessdate=3 August 2018 |language=en |date=2 January 2016}}</ref>


On 28 November 1951 he robbed and murdered his friend John Allan Nilsson after a poker game at Nilsson’s home in [[Tjörnarp]]. To cover his tracks, he burned down the crime scene. Being the local police representative, he took part in the investigation and even answered questions from the national media concerning the case.<ref name="Listverse"/>
On 28 November 1951, Hedin [[robbery|robbed]] and murdered his friend John Allan Nilsson after a poker game at Nilsson's home in [[Tjörnarp]]. To cover his tracks, he burned down the residence. Being the local police representative, he took part in the investigation and even answered questions from the national media concerning the case.<ref name="Listverse"/>


== Killing spree ==
== Killing spree ==
In the summer of 1952, Hedin's girlfriend, Ulla Östberg, broke off their engagement. Infuriated, Hedin assaulted her with [[handcuffs]], and threatened to kill her with his [[pistol]]. He was subsequently fired for this incident, along with reportedly stealing towels from the local hospital. On the night of August 21, 1952, he went on a killing spree after Östberg refused to take him back after numerous attempts to win her over. Hedin's first stop was his parents house in [[Saxtorp]], where he killed them both and set the house on fire sometime before midnight.
In the summer of 1952, Hedin's girlfriend, Ulla Östberg, broke off their engagement. Infuriated, Hedin assaulted her with [[handcuffs]] and threatened to shoot her. He was subsequently dismissed from the police force for this incident. On the night of August 21, 1952, Hedin went on a killing spree after Östberg refused to take him back despite numerous attempts to win her over. His first stop was his parents' house in [[Saxtorp]], where he killed them both and set the house on fire sometime before midnight.<ref name="LifeDaily">{{cite news |title=This Decorated Swedish Officer's Double Life Discovered After Decades On The Force |url=http://www.lifedaily.com/story/this-decorated-swedish-officers-double-life-is-discovered-after-decades-on-the-force/ |accessdate=3 August 2018 |work=LifeDaily.com |publisher=Kaizen Media Group LLC |date=27 April 2017 |language=en |archive-date=3 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803104216/http://www.lifedaily.com/story/this-decorated-swedish-officers-double-life-is-discovered-after-decades-on-the-force/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Thirty minutes later, Hedin arrived at the retirement home in [[Hurva, Sweden|Hurva]], where Östberg lived and worked. He climbed a fire escape and entered the room where Östberg usually slept. This night, however, she was not sleeping there, but in the room of Agnes Lundin, the matron. Realising this, Hedin entered the room and killed them both with an axe. Afterwards, he blocked the entrance to the retirement home and set it on fire. Four elderly people died in the flames, with a fifth dying some days later from severe burns.
Thirty minutes later, Hedin arrived at the retirement home in [[Hurva, Sweden|Hurva]], where Östberg lived and worked. He climbed a fire escape and entered the room where Östberg usually slept. This night, however, she was not sleeping there, but in the room of the matron, Agnes Lundin. Realising this, Hedin entered Lundin's room and killed them both with an axe. Afterwards, he blocked the entrance to the retirement home and set it on fire. Four elderly people died in the flames, with a fifth dying some days later from severe burns.<ref name="Listverse"/>


It is unclear at what point he decided to take his own life. After starting a [[manhunt (law enforcement)|manhunt]] for Hedin, police found his car parked near a cabin by a lake. In the front seat was a suicide note,<ref name="suicide_note">Suicide note - published at http://www.flashback.org/showthread.php?t=82659&page=2, accessed 12/8-2006 19:30 (CEST)</ref> his jacket and his wallet. The suicide note contained a full confession of all crimes he committed, with an explanation as to why he had killed his parents &mdash; so that they would not have to suffer for his crimes. His weighted-down body was later found in Brösarp lake near [[Skåne County]], where he had drowned himself.
It is unclear at what point Hedin decided to take his own life. After starting a [[manhunt (law enforcement)|manhunt]], police found his car parked near a cabin by [[Bosarpasjön]], [[Skåne County]]. In the front seat was a [[suicide note]],<ref name="suicide_note">Suicide note - published at http://www.flashback.org/showthread.php?t=82659&page=2, accessed 12 August 2006 19:30 (CEST)</ref> his jacket and his wallet. The suicide note contained a full confession of all crimes he committed, with an explanation as to why he had killed his parents &mdash; so that they would not have to suffer for his crimes.


Hedin's corpse was transported to the Institution of Anatomy at [[Lund University]]. It was stored at the institution until 1974, when it was cremated.
Hedin's weighted-down body was later found in Bosarpasjön.<ref name="LifeDaily"/> His corpse was transported to the Institution of Anatomy at [[Lund University]]. It was stored at the institution until 1974, when it was [[cremation|cremated]].<ref name="LifeDaily"/>


===Victims===
===Victims===
*Bengta Andersson, 86
*Bengta Andersson, 85
*Elna Andersson, 83
*Elna Andersson, 82
*Hulda Hedin, 57, Hedin's mother
*Hilda Hedin, 57, Hedin's mother
*Per Alfred Hedin, 74, Hedin's father
*Per Alfred Hedin, 74, Hedin's father
*Nils Larsson, 84
*Nils Larsson, 84
*Agnes Lundin, 55
*Agnes Lundén, 54
*Maria Nilsson, 71
*Maria Nilsdotter, 69
*Ulla Östberg, 24
*Ulla Östberg, 23
*Marie Petersson, 80
*Maria Pettersson
*John Allan Nilsson, 32


==References==
==References==
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*In 1986 an episode of the mini-series "Skånska Mord", titled "Hurvamorden", was made about these tragic events. [[Ernst-Hugo Järegård]] played the role of Tore Hedin in this episode.
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*[http://drabssageridanmark.beboer2650.dk/html/drabssager_i_sverige.html Drabssager I Sverige]


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://bilderisyd.se/index.php/tag/6035/Hedin Pictures of the crime scene and some of Hedin's victims]
* [http://bilderisyd.se/index.php/tag/6035/Hedin Pictures of the crime scene and some of Hedin's victims] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328193602/http://bilderisyd.se/index.php/tag/6035/Hedin |date=28 March 2015 }}
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*In 1986 an episode of the mini-series "Skånska Mord", titled "Hurvamorden", was made about these tragic events. [[Ernst-Hugo Järegård]] played the role of Tore Hedin in this episode.
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*[http://drabssageridanmark.beboer2650.dk/html/drabssager_i_sverige.html Drabssager I Sverige]{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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Latest revision as of 08:26, 22 December 2024

Tore Hedin
Born7 January 1927
Stora Harrie, Scania, Sweden
Died22 August 1952(1952-08-22) (aged 25)
Bosarpasjön, Scania, Sweden
Cause of deathSuicide
OccupationPolice officer
Parent(s)Per Alfred Hedin and Hulda Marie Hedin
Details
Date22 August 1952
00.00 – circa 01.00 am
Location(s)Kvärlöv and Hurva, Scania
Killed11 (including himself)
WeaponsAxe, gasoline (arson)
Tore Hedin's body being dragged up from the lake.
Tore Hedin

Tore Hedin (7 January 1927 – 22 August 1952) was a Swedish mass murderer and police officer. The act perpetrated by Hedin, commonly known as Hurvamorden, is infamous for being the worst known act of spree killing in Swedish criminal history, and for the fact that Hedin, as a police officer, had been assigned to investigate his own first murder for an extended period. Hedin also employed a medium, itself unique for a Swedish homicide investigation.

First crimes

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Tore Hedin was born in Stora Harrie, Scania, near Kävlinge. He committed his first crime in September 1943, when he broke into a local brewery near his parental home to steal some oats. To avoid detection, he burned down the brewery to hide his crime; this was a method he used later to cover his tracks when he committed far more serious crimes.[1]

On 28 November 1951, Hedin robbed and murdered his friend John Allan Nilsson after a poker game at Nilsson's home in Tjörnarp. To cover his tracks, he burned down the residence. Being the local police representative, he took part in the investigation and even answered questions from the national media concerning the case.[1]

Killing spree

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In the summer of 1952, Hedin's girlfriend, Ulla Östberg, broke off their engagement. Infuriated, Hedin assaulted her with handcuffs and threatened to shoot her. He was subsequently dismissed from the police force for this incident. On the night of August 21, 1952, Hedin went on a killing spree after Östberg refused to take him back despite numerous attempts to win her over. His first stop was his parents' house in Saxtorp, where he killed them both and set the house on fire sometime before midnight.[2]

Thirty minutes later, Hedin arrived at the retirement home in Hurva, where Östberg lived and worked. He climbed a fire escape and entered the room where Östberg usually slept. This night, however, she was not sleeping there, but in the room of the matron, Agnes Lundin. Realising this, Hedin entered Lundin's room and killed them both with an axe. Afterwards, he blocked the entrance to the retirement home and set it on fire. Four elderly people died in the flames, with a fifth dying some days later from severe burns.[1]

It is unclear at what point Hedin decided to take his own life. After starting a manhunt, police found his car parked near a cabin by Bosarpasjön, Skåne County. In the front seat was a suicide note,[3] his jacket and his wallet. The suicide note contained a full confession of all crimes he committed, with an explanation as to why he had killed his parents — so that they would not have to suffer for his crimes.

Hedin's weighted-down body was later found in Bosarpasjön.[2] His corpse was transported to the Institution of Anatomy at Lund University. It was stored at the institution until 1974, when it was cremated.[2]

Victims

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  • Bengta Andersson, 85
  • Elna Andersson, 82
  • Hilda Hedin, 57, Hedin's mother
  • Per Alfred Hedin, 74, Hedin's father
  • Nils Larsson, 84
  • Agnes Lundén, 54
  • Maria Nilsdotter, 69
  • Ulla Östberg, 23
  • Marie Petersson, 80
  • John Allan Nilsson, 32

References

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  1. ^ a b c SHANE, TRACY (2 January 2016). "10 Serial Killer Cops - Listverse". Listverse. Listverse Ltd. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "This Decorated Swedish Officer's Double Life Discovered After Decades On The Force". LifeDaily.com. Kaizen Media Group LLC. 27 April 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  3. ^ Suicide note - published at http://www.flashback.org/showthread.php?t=82659&page=2, accessed 12 August 2006 19:30 (CEST)
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