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New York Post
8 hours ago
- New York Post
Clark Olofsson, notorious criminal who inspired the term ‘Stockholm syndrome,' dead at 78
Clark Olofsson, the captivating bank robber who inspired the term 'Stockholm syndrome,' has died at the age of 78, his family announced. Olofsson, who became a legend in the Nordic country for multiple prison breaks, gun-toting bank robberies, and larger-than-life charm, died at Arvika Hospital, in Holm, on Tuesday following a lengthy illness, Dagens ETC reported. The Swede became a headline item in 1973 when he and former cellmate Jan-Erik Olsson held-up the Kreditbanken Bank in Stockholm in what was the first-ever live crime broadcast in Sweden. Advertisement 3 Clark Olofsson appears at a book signing in the fall of 1991. TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images Olofsson and his mate were so entrancing over the course of the multi-day standoff that the bank employees being held hostage began to express more trust and concern for their captors than the police officers attempting to save them. This affection grew despite the two criminals threatening to kill the hostages on several occasions and holding them against their will for five days. Advertisement Towards the end of the nationally televised crisis, cops directed the hostages to leave the bank before Olofsson and his partner in crime, prompting protests from the hostages. 'Jan and Clark go first — you'll gun them down if we do!' 23-year-old hostage Kristin Ehnmark exclaimed to Swedish cops. A police report even said that a semen stain was found on the carpet of the bank indicating that some sort of sexual interaction occurred during the five-day standoff. 3 Olofsson and his hostages Birgitta Lundblad, Sven Säfström and Elisabeth Oldgren inside the Stockholm bank on Aug. 23, 1973. TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images Advertisement Olofsson was convicted on robbery charges for what was called the 'Normalmstorg robbery' and inspired the term 'Stockholm syndrome' in the process — which is the psycho-social phenomenon of captives becoming emotionally attached, and sympathizing with, their captors. Two years later in 1975, Olofsson would escape from Norrkoping prison and went on to rob a bank in Copenhagen with a pistol in each hand, sail the Mediterranean with the stolen loot, and evade police for years when he finally returned to Denmark. 3 Olofsson was convicted on robbery charges for what was called the 'Normalmstorg robbery' and inspired the term 'Stockholm syndrome' in the process. TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images Then on March 24, 1976, he conducted what at that time was the largest bank robbery in Sweden's history, stealing 930,000 kronor from a bank in Gothenberg — but cops were able to arrest him that same night and he was eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to Swedish sources. Advertisement Olofsson's criminal exploits would continue into the 21st century with the infamous marauder completing his last stint in prison in 2018, following a 2009 conviction on drug smuggling. His exploits during the Normalmstorg robbery, and its influence over pop-psychology, would go on to inspire a film 'Stockholm' (2019) starring Ethan Hawke and Noomi Rapace. Olofsson was also depicted in the 1977 Swedish film 'Clark,' for which the criminal has a writing credit.
Boston Globe
17 hours ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Runestone that may be North America's oldest turns up in a Canadian forest
The runestone was found on private property in 2015, after the trees' collapse exposed it again to the elements of Ontario. The carvings quickly raised the specter of Vikings — there is only one confirmed Viking settlement in North America, in Newfoundland — but investigation soon knocked that idea down. Nor was the stone a forgery, researchers said, like the Kensington Runestone of Minnesota, which scholars found to be a 19th-century hoax. The Ontario runestone is 'a remarkable find,' said Kristel Zilmer, a runologist at the University of Oslo who was not involved in the project. The stone, she said, 'shows how such knowledge sometimes traveled with people, occasionally leaving behind finds like this one in rather unexpected places.' Advertisement Ryan Primrose, the archaeologist called to the site, near the town of Wawa, was among the surprised. 'I had never expected to encounter a runestone during my career,' he said. He soon reached Henrik Williams, a runologist and professor at Uppsala University in Sweden, who spent hours under a tarp studying the runes in a cold October rain. 'It was a drizzly day — even for a Swede,' Williams said. Advertisement The runes puzzled him at first, so he searched online for some of the words that he couldn't make sense of. He finally landed on a book he had seen before but never much considered: a runic guide published in 1611 by Johannes Bureus, who thought Swedes should use runes. ('I agree with him,' Williams said, 'but that ship has sailed.') He then pieced together the script, finding that it lined up with a Swedish and Protestant version of the Lord's Prayer. As for the boat? 'We're still working on it,' Primrose said. The carving was likely to have taken several weeks, and a Swede was probably responsible, Williams said. 'I don't think anybody else would have taken it upon themselves and reproduced it with such exactness,' he said. But although this gave the researchers a time frame — after 1611 — they have found no artifacts to provide a clearer date or purpose for the carving. The trees that fell were about 80 years old, Williams said, so the carving was most likely made at least a century ago. 'How much further back you go, I have no idea,' he said. The discovery puts the runestone among a handful found in Canada and the United States; the oldest to be dated with confidence is from the 1880s. Most 'do not pretend to be old at all,' Williams said, and a few are mysteries — their runes obscure and the purposes unknown. The one in Ontario 'could very well be the oldest one yet,' he said. 'I think it probably is.' In Canada, the researchers scoured regional archives, finding that at least a handful of Swedes were among those employed by the Hudson's Bay Company on Lake Superior in the 1800s, said Johanna Rowe, the local historian. Advertisement Primrose said the stone may have been carved as a personal act of devotion, or to be a point of congregation. 'It still remains a mystery,' he said. 'Most people don't realize what's in their own backyard unless they look,' Rowe said. 'Every community should do a little digging.' Shannon Lewis-Simpson, an archaeologist at Memorial University in Newfoundland who was not involved in the research, said the team was 'probably right' that a 19th-century Swede had made the carving. 'There's a lot of long winter nights up there,' she said. 'Why not carve up a runestone with the Lord's Prayer? But why cover it up with dirt afterward? Humans are strange, and that's why archaeology is fascinating.' The researchers did not immediately share news of the discovery, in part because they had to work out terms with the property's owner. Primrose hopes the site will eventually be open to visitors, but the team has not disclosed the owner's identity or the stone's exact location. Even Wawa's mayor, Melanie Pilon, found out about the stone only a few years ago. 'It was definitely on a need-to-know basis,' she said. When she visited, she said, she felt 'an aura about the site,' calling it 'magnificent.' Primrose said that the researchers now hoped the public could offer more information. 'We invite anyone to please reach out if they have it, especially historical records,' he said. Lewis-Simpson commended the researchers for their caution, noting that many people might jump to conclusions about a newly found runestone. 'If anyone turns up anything that's slightly runic everyone thinks it must be 'lost Vikings,'' she said. Advertisement This article originally appeared in
Metro
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal make approach to sign Brazilian star in cut price deal
Arsenal have made an initial approach to sign Brazilian youngster Breno Bidon from Corinthians. Mikel Arteta is eager to bring in a centre forward and a winger but the club are strengthening a number of areas ahead of the new season. The Gunners have been busy so far this summer with deals wrapped up to sign Martin Zubimendi and Kepa with the Spanish pair expected to officially sign for the club next week. Christian Norgaard isn't far behind them with the Brentford captain set to undergo a medical. The club are also in talks with Valencia to bring Cristhian Mosquera to north London having identified the Spain Under-21 international as an ideal option to come in and provide cover and competition for William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Another young star appears to be in their plans with Arsenal among the club making contact over a move for 20-year-old Bidon, UOL report. The midfielder has also attracted interest from Wolves and Brighton with Portuguese giants Sporting CP and Benfica also in the running. While held in high regard, Corinthians are prepared to listen to offers for the central midfielder with a major sale expected to help balance the books. Bidon will be available for a very modest £12.8million this summer. With deals for Zubimendi, Norgaard and Kepa effectively done, Arsenal are negotiating on a number of fronts. Their opening offer for Valencia star Mosquera, thought to be worth £16m, has been rejected by the La Liga side, who are looking for around £25m for one of their prized assets. Efforts to bring in a centre forward continue with Arsenal exploring moves for Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. More Trending Man behind viral video of fight at Ibiza hotel pool is a pro-footballer The Gunners are still to make an offer that meets Sporting CP's demands for the Swede while reports have suggested the club are growing frustrated with Sesko's demands. A winger is also high on the club's list of priorities this summer with Anthony Gordon and Rodrygo two options under consideration. Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has also emerged as a target. MORE: Dortmund interested in £35m Chelsea star as Jamie Gittens transfer gets closer MORE: Arsenal consider surprise bid for £32m Chelsea star MORE: Man Utd sent latest transfer message by Real Betis over 'complex' Antony deal
The Advertiser
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Piastri third as Dunne enjoys 'best day of my life'
World championship leader Oscar Piastri has been overshadowed by an in-form rival and a surprise package as the first blows for supremacy at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix were exchanged. McLaren's Australian driver had to settle for third place in first practice on Friday at Spielberg. Britain's George Russell, who won from pole in Canada two weeks ago, retained the momentum in his Mercedes to set the time for the quickest lap of 1 minute 05.542 seconds. But much of the talk centred on Alex Dunne, the first Irish driver to take part in a grand prix weekend for 22 years and who replaced Piastri's team-mate, Lando Norris. He was fourth fastest and only 0.069 slower than Piastri, who was 0.155 off Russell's quickest lap. Dunne, 19, the Formula Two leader, replaced Norris as part of the team's obligation to give track time to young drivers. Norris was due to resume his seat for second practice later in the day. Thanking his team over the radio as the chequered flag fell, Dunne said: "A little boy's dream came true, and this is definitely the best day of my life. "Thank you everyone for letting me do this, and thanks to Lando as well for trusting me with his car." World champion Max Verstappen, a five-time winner at Speilberg, was second at Red Bull's home grand prix. Norris, who trails Piastri by 22 points after 10 of 24 races, will be back on track for the first time since he collided with his team-mate while challenging for fourth place in Canada. Piastri finished the race in fourth but Norris could not cross the finish line, missing out on crucial points. Another Formula Two driver behind the wheel was Dino Beganovic, who took over Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. But there was no dream ending for the Swede who placed 18th. World championship leader Oscar Piastri has been overshadowed by an in-form rival and a surprise package as the first blows for supremacy at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix were exchanged. McLaren's Australian driver had to settle for third place in first practice on Friday at Spielberg. Britain's George Russell, who won from pole in Canada two weeks ago, retained the momentum in his Mercedes to set the time for the quickest lap of 1 minute 05.542 seconds. But much of the talk centred on Alex Dunne, the first Irish driver to take part in a grand prix weekend for 22 years and who replaced Piastri's team-mate, Lando Norris. He was fourth fastest and only 0.069 slower than Piastri, who was 0.155 off Russell's quickest lap. Dunne, 19, the Formula Two leader, replaced Norris as part of the team's obligation to give track time to young drivers. Norris was due to resume his seat for second practice later in the day. Thanking his team over the radio as the chequered flag fell, Dunne said: "A little boy's dream came true, and this is definitely the best day of my life. "Thank you everyone for letting me do this, and thanks to Lando as well for trusting me with his car." World champion Max Verstappen, a five-time winner at Speilberg, was second at Red Bull's home grand prix. Norris, who trails Piastri by 22 points after 10 of 24 races, will be back on track for the first time since he collided with his team-mate while challenging for fourth place in Canada. Piastri finished the race in fourth but Norris could not cross the finish line, missing out on crucial points. Another Formula Two driver behind the wheel was Dino Beganovic, who took over Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. But there was no dream ending for the Swede who placed 18th. World championship leader Oscar Piastri has been overshadowed by an in-form rival and a surprise package as the first blows for supremacy at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix were exchanged. McLaren's Australian driver had to settle for third place in first practice on Friday at Spielberg. Britain's George Russell, who won from pole in Canada two weeks ago, retained the momentum in his Mercedes to set the time for the quickest lap of 1 minute 05.542 seconds. But much of the talk centred on Alex Dunne, the first Irish driver to take part in a grand prix weekend for 22 years and who replaced Piastri's team-mate, Lando Norris. He was fourth fastest and only 0.069 slower than Piastri, who was 0.155 off Russell's quickest lap. Dunne, 19, the Formula Two leader, replaced Norris as part of the team's obligation to give track time to young drivers. Norris was due to resume his seat for second practice later in the day. Thanking his team over the radio as the chequered flag fell, Dunne said: "A little boy's dream came true, and this is definitely the best day of my life. "Thank you everyone for letting me do this, and thanks to Lando as well for trusting me with his car." World champion Max Verstappen, a five-time winner at Speilberg, was second at Red Bull's home grand prix. Norris, who trails Piastri by 22 points after 10 of 24 races, will be back on track for the first time since he collided with his team-mate while challenging for fourth place in Canada. Piastri finished the race in fourth but Norris could not cross the finish line, missing out on crucial points. Another Formula Two driver behind the wheel was Dino Beganovic, who took over Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. But there was no dream ending for the Swede who placed 18th. World championship leader Oscar Piastri has been overshadowed by an in-form rival and a surprise package as the first blows for supremacy at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix were exchanged. McLaren's Australian driver had to settle for third place in first practice on Friday at Spielberg. Britain's George Russell, who won from pole in Canada two weeks ago, retained the momentum in his Mercedes to set the time for the quickest lap of 1 minute 05.542 seconds. But much of the talk centred on Alex Dunne, the first Irish driver to take part in a grand prix weekend for 22 years and who replaced Piastri's team-mate, Lando Norris. He was fourth fastest and only 0.069 slower than Piastri, who was 0.155 off Russell's quickest lap. Dunne, 19, the Formula Two leader, replaced Norris as part of the team's obligation to give track time to young drivers. Norris was due to resume his seat for second practice later in the day. Thanking his team over the radio as the chequered flag fell, Dunne said: "A little boy's dream came true, and this is definitely the best day of my life. "Thank you everyone for letting me do this, and thanks to Lando as well for trusting me with his car." World champion Max Verstappen, a five-time winner at Speilberg, was second at Red Bull's home grand prix. Norris, who trails Piastri by 22 points after 10 of 24 races, will be back on track for the first time since he collided with his team-mate while challenging for fourth place in Canada. Piastri finished the race in fourth but Norris could not cross the finish line, missing out on crucial points. Another Formula Two driver behind the wheel was Dino Beganovic, who took over Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. But there was no dream ending for the Swede who placed 18th.
Ottawa Citizen
a day ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Mark Seidel previews the 2025 NHL Entry Draft
Article content The 2025 edition of the NHL Entry Draft is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Article content Below is a rundown of the top 20 Players for the Draft and an abbreviated 20-team mock draft I have prepared. Article content Deep Thoughts top 20 mock draft: Article content 1. NY Islanders — Schaefer: Franchise defender for the new GM Mathieu Darche Article content Article content 3. Chicago — Frondell: The big, strong Swede can play with Bedard Article content Article content 4. Utah — Desnoyers: The offensive upside and leadership intrigues them Article content 8. Seattle — Mrtka: The Kraken need some help on the back end and take the kid that plays for the hometown Thunderbirds Article content 9. Buffalo — McQueen: The intriguing package that McQueen offers is too enticing for the Sabres Article content 10. Anaheim — O'Brien: Pat Verbeek will love to see last year's No. 3 overall Sennecke play with the uber-smart Jake O'Brien. Article content 11. Pittsburgh — Aitcheson: The Pens need the rebuild to start and the competitive Aitcheson is a great start Article content Article content 12. Pittsburgh — Nesbitt: Dubas, Clark and Roque love to take kids from Ontario and a 6-foot-4, smart centreman will fit in perfectly Article content 13. Detroit — Eklund: Stevie Y loves his Swedish skill and Eklund has that in spades Article content 14. Columbus — Smith: The big, smart, steady D is a building block to help solidify the back end Article content 15. Vancouver — Bear: The western Canada product has shown he can play hard and put up points and the Canucks need both Article content 16. Montreal — Carbonneau: The Habs get the multi-dimensional Carbonneau to slot into the lineup in three years Article content 17. Montreal — Reid: The Kitchener Rangers defenseman has high IQ and makes plays, which are important to Kent Hughes Article content 18. Calgary — Reschny: The Flames are excited that the Victoria Royals star is still there to help their offensive prospect pool Article content 19. Columbus — Zharovsky: The Blue Jackets try to hit a home run with the super-talented, but inconsistent Zharovsky Article content 20. Winnipeg — Hensler: The Jets saw a lot of the steady defender Hensler at Wisconsin and he fits their style Article content
