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Valdemar's Dramatic Confession And Suicide
- Valdemar, a kiosk keeper who hated campers, drunkenly confessed and drowned himself in Lake Bodom days after admitting guilt.
- Neighbours later suspected he had hidden evidence in a well, though searches turned up nothing conclusive.
Deathbed Confession Sparks Long Campaign
- Hans Asman (Osman) later confessed on his deathbed and provided documents and clothes to investigators.
- Dr. Palo became convinced Osman was guilty and campaigned for years to prove it.
Hospital Visit Heightens Suspicion
- Osman arrived at a hospital shortly after the murders wearing stained clothes, asked for solvent, and later cut his long hair.
- These behaviors increased suspicion and linked him to witness descriptions of the fleeing man.