Frans Otto Eriksson

Deceased Person

1867 – 1953

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Who was Frans Otto Eriksson?

Frans Otto Eriksson, also known as Svarta Hästen, was a Swedish baker and a convicted thief and murderer. Initially involved in petty crimes between baking jobs, Eriksson joined a conspiracy to commit double murder in desperation for money. Despite being caught, he escaped the death penalty and was sentenced to life imprisonment, of which he served nearly 21 years.

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Born
Apr 15, 1867
Died
Jun 7, 1953

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on July 23, 2013

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