Anders Eclund, the perpetrator of the kidnapping and murder of 10-year-old Angla Höglund, had a troubling criminal history, including prior convictions for sexual offenses.
Eclund's detailed confession during the trial provided a grim and disturbing account of his actions, revealing the tragic fate of both Angla Höglund and Pernilla Hellgren.
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Anders Eclund's disturbing criminal history
Anders Eclund, convicted of the kidnapping and murder of 10-year-old Angla Herglund, had a disturbing criminal history. Prior to this heinous crime, Eclund had been convicted for sexual offenses, including attempted rape and sexual coercion. His criminal acts and prior convictions revealed him as a significant risk to society.
Eclund's confession to multiple crimes
Eclund confessed to both the rape and murder of 10-year-old Angla Herglund, as well as the rape and murder of Pinella Helgrian, 8 years earlier. His detailed testimony during trial provided a grim account of his actions, revealing the tragic fate of both victims and the disturbing nature of the crimes.
*** Warning: This case involves a child victim *** On April 5 2008, 10-year-old Engla Höglund went missing while cycling home from soccer practice near the small Swedish town of Stjärnsund. As news spread, a witness came forward who had captured Engla in a photograph just moments before she disappeared.