29-year-old former QMJHL and Finnish player, Janne Puhakka tragically killed - Partner suspected of murder
In shocking news, it was announced today that openly gay QMJHL and finish professional hockey player, Janne Puhakka has tragically passed away after police suspect his partner of murder.
After 2 seasons with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL, Puhakka went on to continue his professional hockey career in his home country of Finland in the Finish Liiga.
head Police Investigator reported that Puhakka was found dead in his home and they suspect that their was foul play involved with his 66-year-old partner Rolf Nordmo.
"THE POLICE are investigating a suspected m****r in Henttaa, Espoo.
According to IS information, the (crime) took place on Sunday evening at the property where ex-hockey player Janne Puhakka , 29, and his partner, Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo , 66, live. [...] The police will not confirm the identities of the parties involved.
ALTHOUGH it's only been less than a day [...] the police have a good idea of the course of events.
- We have a reasonably good understanding of what has happened, crime commissioner, head of investigation Matti Högman tells Ilta-Sanom.
- But, of course, we only suspect and the investigation is in the early stages, Högman says.
The police suspect that the act was particularly brutal and cruel. In addition, the police suspect that there was sound judgment in the act.
- We suspect sound judgment and a particularly raw and cruel way of doing things, Högman tells Ilta-Sanom."
We will be covering the details as the case moves forward but in the meantime, everyone here at Canucks Daily would like to wish the entire Puhakka family our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time.
Source: Ilta Sanomat
Ex-huippukiekkoilija Janne Puhakka, 29, kuoli henkirikoksen uhrina Espoossa - epäiltynä 66-vuotias puoliso
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