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Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
French woman arrested following deaths of Irish residents in Iceland
A husband and daughter sustained stab injuries in the Icelandic capital on Saturday A French woman has been arrested in Iceland after her husband and daughter, both residents of Ireland, were found stabbed to death in their hotel room in Reykjavik, Icelandic national broadcaster, RUV, have said. The family had French citizenship but had been living in Ireland. The husband and daughter were found dead in their hotel room on the fourth floor at around 7am on Saturday by a staff member. They had both received stab wounds, RUV said. A woman was also found alive and had also sustained stab wounds. She was brought to Landspitali University Hospital, the main national hospital, which is located in the capital. She then appeared in Reykjavik District Court on Saturday, and was remanded in custody until Friday, June 20. The woman, aged in her late 50s, her husband, who was also in his late 50s, and their daughter, who was around 30 years of age, travelled from Dublin to Iceland on Saturday June 7, with return flights booked for the following Saturday. The incident occurred at the Edition Hotel in Reykjavik. Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, deputy chief superintendent of the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police's central division, is leading the investigation. He said that the Metropolitan Police has contacted the French embassy in order to make contact with the relatives of the deceased. He added: 'We are also in contact with French police authorities, who have so far shown no interest in travelling to Iceland, though that cannot be ruled out.' The deputy chief superintendent declined to comment on how the woman sustained her injuries. Police have also said that the period of detention may be extended when she appears in court again, but could not comment on what charges may be brought. The Department of Foreign of Affairs has been contacted for comment. Reykjavik News in 90 seconds - 16th June 2025
The Journal
5 days ago
- The Journal
French father and daughter killed in Iceland were resident in Ireland, local media reports
TWO FRENCH TOURISTS found dead in an Icelandic hotel on Saturday morning were residents of Ireland, local media reported. Another French tourist, aged in her 60s, has been arrested in Iceland suspected of murdering her husband and adult daughter while the three were on holidays in the country. The two deceased were found dead at the Edition Hotel in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik, while the arrested woman was found alive with stab injuries. Advertisement The two deceased also had 'injuries, including stab injuries, but there will be a further investigation that will reveal what kind of injuries are involved', Reykjavik police officer Aevar Palmi Palmason told state broadcaster RÚV. Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, assistant chief of the Central Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police, told local media that the tourists were residents in Ireland. It was also reported in Icelandic media that the family had travelled to the country from Ireland. Crime is incredibly low in Iceland. In 2021, the country with a population of around 370,000 had a total of two recorded homicides. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Irish-based dad and daughter found stabbed to death in hotel in Iceland holiday horror as French woman arrested by cops
A FRENCH woman has been arrested after her husband and daughter were found stabbed dead in their hotel room in Iceland. The woman, in her 50s, who also sustained Advertisement The incident took place in a room on the fourth floor at the five-star Edition Hotel in central Reykjavik, The victims - a man in his 60s and his daughter in her 30s - were found dead by a staff member in the room. They had both sustained serious stab wounds. The woman in custody is understood to be the wife and mother of the deceased. Advertisement Read more in News They all had The family had been travelling together with a return ticket home for last Saturday, June 14, when the bodies were discovered. Staff members called the police at around 7.14am (8:14am Irish time) that day to report that "an incident had occurred". A spokesperson for the Reykjavik Metropolitan Police told Advertisement Most read in Irish News The French woman appeared in Reykjavik District She was remanded in custody until Friday, June 20. The French embassy has been contacted by the Metropolitan Police in order to make contact with the victim's family members. Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, deputy chief superintendent of the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police's central division, added: "We are also in contact with French police authorities, who have so far shown no interest in travelling to Iceland, though that cannot be ruled out.' Advertisement 1 The victims were found dead at the five-star Hotel Edition in Reykjavik, Iceland Credit: Getty
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
French woman arrested following deaths of Irish residents in Iceland
The family had French citizenship but had been living in Ireland. The husband and daughter were found dead in their hotel room on the fourth floor at around 7am on Saturday by a staff member. They had both received stab wounds, RUV said. A woman was also found alive and had also sustained stab wounds. She was brought to Landspitali University Hospital, the main national hospital, which is located in the capital. She then appeared in Reykjavik District Court on Saturday, and was remanded in custody until Friday, June 20. The woman, aged in her late 50s, her husband, who was also in his late 50s, and their daughter, who was around 30 years of age, travelled from Dublin to Iceland on Saturday June 7, with return flights booked for the following Saturday. The incident occurred at the Edition Hotel in Reykjavik. Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, deputy chief superintendent of the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police's central division, is leading the investigation. He said that the Metropolitan Police has contacted the French embassy in order to make contact with the relatives of the deceased. He added: 'We are also in contact with French police authorities, who have so far shown no interest in travelling to Iceland, though that cannot be ruled out.' The deputy chief superintendent declined to comment on how the woman sustained her injuries. Police have also said that the period of detention may be extended when she appears in court again, but could not comment on what charges may be brought. The Department of Foreign of Affairs has been contacted for comment.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Newsweek
French Tourist Arrested After Two Found Dead in Iceland Hotel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A French tourist in her 60s was arrested and hospitalized in Iceland after two people were found dead at a luxury hotel in central Reykjavík, Icelandic news outlet RÚV reported over the weekend. While authorities have not released the names or confirmed the specific relationships among those involved, RÚV reports that the deceased were the woman's husband and daughter. The group was reportedly due to depart Iceland on Saturday, the outlet reported. The Context The double homicide has drawn attention both in Iceland and internationally due to the nation's reputation as one of the world's safest countries. Iceland has one of the lowest murder rates in Europe, with only two recorded homicides in all of 2021, according to data from Statista. Iceland attracts millions of tourists each year, seeing over 2.3 million visitors in 2024, with 90 percent going to Reykjavík, Iceland's capital, according to the Icelandic Tourist Board. What To Know The Metropolitan Police in Reykjavík received a call early Saturday morning regarding an incident at the Edition Hotel, the release from the department said. Emergency services, including four ambulances and a firetruck, responded after the call at 7:14 a.m. local time, with police sealing off a hotel floor during the response, Iceland Monitor reported. Other hotel guests were told to stay in their rooms while authorities responded to the incident. A man and woman were found on the fourth floor with multiple injuries, reportedly including stab wounds, the release said. A woman in her 60s was found alive but hospitalized with injuries considered non-life threatening, Deputy Chief Inspector Ævar Pálmi Pálmason told People are seen in Reykjavik, Iceland, on June 1, 2024. People are seen in Reykjavik, Iceland, on June 1, 2024. Getty What People Are Saying Reykjavík police officer Ævar Pálmi Pálmason told news outlet RUV: "There will be a further investigation that will reveal what kind of injuries are involved." Helena Rós Sturludóttir, Iceland National Police spokesperson, told Iceland Monitor: "The special unit was called in to assist local police and that a considerable response effort took place." What Happens Next The woman remains in custody while police continue its investigation. Authorities have not indicated when further information will be released but stated that more details are expected as the inquiry progresses and forensic analysis is completed. The court set the next custody hearing for June 20, the police press release said.
