Frans Otto Eriksson Criminal

Frans Otto Eriksson (15 April 1867 – 7 June 1953), also known as Svarta Hästen ("The Black Horse"), 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.

Personal facts

Frans Otto Eriksson
Alias (AKA)
(The Black Horse)
Svarta Hästen
Svarta Hästen (The Black Horse)
Birth dateApril 15, 1867
Birth place
Sweden , Västerås
Date of deathJune 07, 1953
Place of death
Sweden , Västerås

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