335. Palme Murder Witness: Lars Jeppsson's Account

The interview with Lars Jeppsson, known as the last witness to the murder of Olof Palme, recounts his eyewitness account of the event in 1986 as well as his experiences with the police interrogations.He speaks openly about what he saw at the crime scene and how he perceived the police's aggressive treatment, while firmly maintaining that Christer Pettersson was not the murderer. Furthermore, it is shown how Jeppsson looks at fourteen pictures of different individuals connected to the case in an attempt to identify the perpetrator.The sources also include voices from the Palme Murder Archive, which works to make investigation documents accessible and criticizes secrecy, as well as a personal reflection from the widow Lisbeth Palme.What recurring themes and contradictory information emerge in the sources about the Palme murder investigation and its aftermath?The recurring themes in the sources about the Palme murder investigation and its aftermath revolve around the central role ofeyewitness testimony, the police investigation's handling and perceived shortcomings, the continued uncertainty surrounding the perpetrator's identity,various theories and suspects, the long-lasting impact of the event on individuals, the question of witness reliability, andspeculations about state involvement and secrecy.Lars Jeppsson's account as the "last witness" constitutes a recurring theme. He describes in detail his observations of the course of events, including the loud bangs, that he saw a person fall, and how another person ran from the scene up the Tunnelgatan stairs. His focus was on following the fleeing person. Another recurring theme is thepolice investigation's handling and how Jeppsson experienced it.He speaks openly about his interrogations and felt ill-treated by an aggressive interrogator.Interview Lars JeppssonProducer och reporter Thomas Gjutarenäfve / Stockholm, Sweden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.