Axlar-Björn
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Björn Pétursson (1555–1596) was the only known serial killer in the history of Iceland. He was nicknamed Axlar-Björn, with Axlar being genitive of Öxl, his place of residence.[1]
Quick Facts Björn Pétursson, Born ...
Björn Pétursson | |
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Born | 1555 (1555) |
Died | 1596 (aged 40–41) |
Cause of death | Execution |
Other names | Axlar-Björn |
Criminal status | Executed |
Spouse | Þórdís Ólafsdóttir |
Children | Sveinn "Skotti" Björnsson |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Details | |
Victims | 9–18 |
Span of crimes | 1570–1596 |
Country | Iceland |
Location(s) | Snæfellsnes |
Date apprehended | 1596 |
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