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20 years after the Baneheia killings in Kristiansand, it is relevant that The Oslo police will launch a new investigation.
After Viggo Kristiansen was convicted of murder got his case resumed, there may be new investigations into DNA traces and the so-called telephone evidence. New interrogations may also be relevant.
Kristiansen’s supporters, with lawyer Arvid Sjødin in front, will submit a list of investigative steps they want the new investigators to carry out.
Sjødin informs VG that the following investigative steps will be on the list:
- An audio recording of a witness statement. Viggo Kristiansen supporters believe the recording is very relevant. The audio recording is mentioned in Bjørn Olav Jahr’s book «The murders in Baneheia – two stories, one truth», where the author argues that Kristiansen is innocent. According to the book, the witness claims that Jan Helge Andersen told that Viggo Kristiansen was not involved in the killings. Andersen recently stated that he stands by his explanation that Kristiansen was the “principal”.
- Mysterious anonymous letters, received by the circle around Kristiansen. The person claims to be sitting on important information about what happened in Baneheia and Jan Helge Andersen’s explanation, according to lawyer Sjødin.
- New DNA tests. Sjødin wants the police to review DNA findings that are with FHI, and which have not been investigated during the commission’s processing of the case.
New interrogations?
Jan Helge Andersen, who has completed his prison sentence, recently hired Svein Holden as his lawyer.
– Andersen maintains that he has explained himself correctly about Kristiansen’s role in the case. He has not explained himself differently to anyone else, and that also applies to this person, Holden says about the audio recording.
Kristiansen’s supporters also want other specific tips they have received over the years to be reviewed by the police now.
– I will be in contact with those who will investigate the case to get it informed in a good way. I want them to investigate a number of circumstances that have emerged after the verdict, and which have not been investigated, says lawyer Sjødin.
– Do you want Viggo Kristiansen to be questioned again?
– If they need to interrogate him, he will show up. Then I must be present.
– Do you want Jan Helge Andersen to be questioned before a possible trial?
– It will be up to the police to decide, but I think it is probably relevant, says Sjødin. He believes that modern interrogation techniques can be positive for the case.
State Attorney Andreas Schei will await Sjødin’s request before commenting on the individual possible investigative steps.