Turku man fined for keeping parents in a freezer
The District Court of Turku has delivered a verdict in a peculiar case in which an 81-year-old man kept his deceased parents in a freezer for decades. The case has attracted widespread attention, as the bodies were kept in the apartment for a total of 30 years.
The court found the man guilty of three counts of disturbing the peace of the dead. Under Finnish law, disturbing the peace of the dead includes, among other things, desecrating a corpse or failing to bury a body in the manner required by law. Although the case is exceptional, the law precisely defines how one must handle the deceased.
According to the court's decision, the man must pay approximately 2,000 euros in fines for his actions. The court took into account the long duration of the case and the fact that it involves a very rare criminal charge over such a long period.
Authorities discovered the deceased in the man's apartment during inspections. The case has concluded with a trial, and the verdict has now been delivered. Although the case is exceptional, it serves as a reminder to Finns of how important the proper burial and respect of the deceased is in our society.