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  The Tulilahti double murders was another case that horrified Finns in the summer of 1959. The country was just healing from the murder of Kyllikki Saari, and the way that Riitta Pakkanen and Eine Nyyssönen were killed was very reminiscent of that terrible murder.  In  Part 1 , we had an in-depth look at the girls' backgrounds, and the gruesome details of their death. Also, we had a brief look at the police investigation. This time, the Finnish National Bureau of Investigations was not playing around, considering that the Saari murderer was still at large. PUBLIC OUTCRY Once news of the case spread, people flooded the campsite where the bodies were found. There were massive crowds, and people were incredibly angry. They were threatening violence once the perpetrator was caught. Police started working straight away on the case and there was enormous pressure on them to produce results. Arrests were done almost immediately. Five local men were arrested. These arrests felt ...

  In the summer of 1959, friends Riitta and Eine decide to cycle across Eastern Finland on the way to see spectacular Koli National Park. The girls were young, beautiful and had a thirst for adventure. Sadly, they never returned from this trip. The Tulilahti Double Murders case is one of the most prolific crimes in Finland. They deaths have been connected to the  case of Kyllikki Saari , a young girl that died in an unsolved murder in 1953. There were some similarities in both cases. Was there a serial killer on the loose, having a thirst for murdering young women? Or, was it just a sad series of coincidences? A SUMMER ADVENTURE Immerse yourself in the beauty of Finland's summer at its finest - the middle of July. It's the perfect time to take a break and travel, just like many Finnish people do. Whether you choose to explore the stunning landscapes within the country or venture to a foreign land, this time of year promises unforgettable experiences. And guess what? This tradi...

  On October 11, 1953, the body of Kyllikki Saari was discovered in a peat bog close to her home. She was missing for over 4 months and her family was desperate for answers. The young teenager went disappeared on Sunday, 17 May 1953, when she was biking home from a church youth event. It would be the last time anyone would see her.  In  Part 1 , we left at the point where Kyllikki's body was found. Unfortunately, her father and older brother, Kalevi, were part of the search party that discovered her remains. They were the also the ones that identified it.  Her body was found buried 193 metres from the road she was cycling on. Police suspected that her death was caused by blunt force trauma to her head as her cheekbones and her nose was broken. Sexual assault was also suspected because she was partially naked. Her face and torso were covered by her own coat, which suggested that the murderer could have been remorseful or ashamed of what he had done. There was a huge g...

When a small town girl disappears without a trace, it sends shockwaves throughout the community.  Kyllikki Saari was a young, pious woman that was well-loved by her parish and town. No one expected that she would go missing, and it would take police a very long time to find answers.  Her body was found close to her home, with signs of suffering a horrific murder.  What happened to Kyllikki Saari? Who killed her? These questions haunt many people to this very day.  We will delve deeply into this mystery and attempt to find some answers as to what events transpired in this tragic case. As this is a complex case, and we want to do the best job at covering all the facts, we will have two parts!   WHO WAS KYLLIKKI SAARI? Auli Kyllikki Saari  was born on 6th December 1935 in  the  Isojoki  area , in south Pohjanmaa, Finland. She had  five other siblings and was  the second youngest of the family. The two older brothers were Esko...

The war in Ukraine is fast approaching the fourth month mark. The length, bloodiness and increasing cost to normal citizens and various Western allies are starting to take a toll. Solidarity with Ukraine has not faltered from the many countries that are constantly pumping them with weapons, humanitarian aid, and various other help. However, the looming global recession and an impending global hunger crisis are starting some to question: "When and how will this war end?" Many Ukrainian men had to wave goodbye to their families and join the fight (Picture: Telegram, Zelensky Official) Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is quoted as saying that this ''war will be won on the battlefield, but ended by negotiations''. The problem with this thinking is that: Russia has a bigger army capability that makes it hard for Ukraine to overpower them: Zelenskyy's advisory team recently said that Ukraine has received only 10% of the requested army equipm...

Victims of the war in Ukraine suffer trauma from the various horrid experiences they have inflicted on them by the Russian invaders. Death and pain is everywhere that Russia has touched with their indiscriminate bombing and atrocious war crimes. Unfortunately, for these people, even fleeing war-torn zones, such as Mariupol, is a slow and agonizing experience. One main reason is that Ukrainians are forcibly being taken by Russian troops to "filtration camps" where they are made to endure hours of torture, beatings, and interrogations. Often, the living conditions are inadequate, and the quarters are cramped and overfilled with people. Those that need medical attention are neglected. Families are split, never to see each other again.  Russia's Bezimenne filtration camp, housing refugees from Mauripol (Picture: Maxar Technologies) WHAT IS A FILTRATION CAMP AND WHAT IS THEIR PURPOSE? Filtration camps are locations where the Russian troops take Ukrainian people to be able to ...