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Traitor star shot twice with shotgun by ex-partner, police say
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Traitor star shot twice with shotgun by ex-partner, police say

police inside Finland New details emerged about the investigation against killing of contestant on the country’s popular game show version. traitors.

Janne Puhakka, the country’s first openly gay ice hockey playerThe 66-year-old died in October, aged 29, after he was allegedly shot by his partner, Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo.

Nordmo reportedly confessed to the murder after the couple’s relationship broke down a few weeks ago.

Now the police announced to the Finnish publication So It was learned that Puhakka was shot twice by his ex-partner in the house they previously shared in Espoo, west of Helsinki, Finland.

Police added that Nordmo used a shotgun to commit the crime.

Puhakka’s body was found by his worried friend, who went home after the ice hockey player did not respond to calls and messages.

Investigating officers confirmed that Nordmo admitted to committing the murder during his interrogation, but Nordmo denied that the act was pre-planned.

“The suspect denies any planning. Detective Inspector Matti Högman, who is leading the investigation, said: “I will not comment on other details.” So.

Puhakka was Finland's first openly gay ice hockey player (Getty Images)Puhakka was Finland's first openly gay ice hockey player (Getty Images)

Puhakka was Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player (Getty Images)

Finland’s final at the death traitorsThe film, which was shot earlier this year, was postponed. However, it will now be broadcast on Sunday, November 10 at 21.00. National channel Nelonen’s decision to broadcast the episode was made after consultations with Puhakka’s family.

The athlete will appear as the “traitor” in the final part of the deception game, with the aim of convincing the “loyal” players that he is one of them and winning the jackpot.

Traitors, The format, which first started in the Netherlands, has become a very popular format around the world. The BBC’s version is hosted by Claudia Winkleman.

Puhakka made headlines in Finland in 2019 when he announced that he was gay.

Following his death, Liiga, Finland’s top ice hockey league, described him on Twitter/X as “an important role model” and said his “courage and outspokenness left an indelible mark on Finnish hockey.”

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin also shared a post on Instagram to honor the sports star.