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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 rushed and

  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 tradit

  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 gathering at Kyl