The Still Unsolved Assassination Of Olof Palme
- By
Marcus Lowth
- February 2, 2019
- September 28, 2021
- 7 min read
- Expert Opinion
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- Conspiracy Theory Analysis, Unsolved & Unexplained
Most regard Sweden as one of the most progressive, free-thinking countries in the western world. So, when its Prime Minister, Olof Palme was shot to death outside a cinema in February 1986 the country’s shock and grief was all the more sharpened.
Olof Palme (left), scene of the murder (right)
Despite the capture and jailing of the apparent assailant, he was released following a successful appeal. Now, thirty years later, a swarm of conspiracy theories surrounds the politician’s death. Who might have pulled the trigger? And on whose behalf? Was it a tragic case of mistaken identity? Or is it another event that suggests a very real dark world that exists behind the scenes of the world’s governments?
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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