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Mar 2023
53m 46s

Olof Palme Pt. 1

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February 28, 1986, is a day etched into Swedish society's fabric. The country's prime minister, Olof Palme, was shot and killed while walking home from a movie with his wife. Police did a poor job securing the crime scene, and witnesses gave conflicting statements. This led to a host of conspiracy theories about who killed the prime minister and why. Learn m ... Show More
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