Who Is Stig Engström (suspected murderer)? Age, Biography and Wiki
Stig Engström, born on February 26, 1934, was a Swedish man who gained international attention due to his connection to the assassination of Olof Palme in 1986. Engström was known for his background as a graphic designer and a person with a complex history. Over the years, he was considered in various investigations regarding Palme's murder, culminating in his classification as a prime suspect before his death in 2000.
| Occupation | Graphic Designer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 26, 1934 |
| Age | 66 Years |
| Birth Place | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Sweden |
| Date of death | 26 June, 2000 |
| Died Place | Täby, Sweden |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Details regarding Stig Engström’s physical attributes are not thoroughly documented. However, during his lifetime, he was described as a man of average height and build, which has generally been characterized by a medium stature typical of a Swedish male born in his era. Speculations about his weight and exact measurements are not available.
Engström was one of 20 people present at the scene when Swedish Prime Minister Palme was fatally shot with a .357 magnum revolver in central Stockholm on the evening of 28 February 1986.
Witness testimony was vague and contradictory and described a man of medium height, wearing a dark coat or, according to a small minority of witnesses, a blue jacket, who may or may not have worn some form of headgear (witness testimony varied between no headgear, a rolled-up knitted cap, a hat or a cap that possibly had ear-flaps).
The killer escaped on foot, and was likely spotted a couple hundred metres from the crime scene by a pair that described a man of uncertain appearance, in a dark coat and dark clothing, who was fidgeting with a small bag.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Stig’s relationship status remained relatively private, with limited public information about his personal life. Engström was married and had children, but specific details regarding his family life and romantic relationships have not been widely reported. Given his involvement in such a significant criminal case, Engström maintained a low profile concerning his family interactions.
His mother, Ruth Engström, was originally from Nybro. His father, Folke Engström, worked for the industrialist Ivar Kreuger. In 1926, his father received the opportunity from his employer to move to India to start up production there. His mother Ruth passed away on 2 December 2013 at the age of 111 years old. She was the oldest living Swede at the time.
Net Worth and Salary
As for Stig Engström's financial status, there are no concrete figures available regarding his net worth or salary. As a graphic designer, he likely had a moderate income, especially considering the time period in which he worked. His focus on his career and subsequent infamy from the Palme case overshadowed any substantial information regarding his wealth.
Career, Business and Investments
Stig Engström enjoyed a career as a graphic designer, a profession that allowed him to express his creativity. His involvement with the Palme case brought his life under scrutiny, overshadowing his professional achievements. Post-1986, most of the focus remained on the allegations related to him, and thus limited information is available about any potential business endeavors or investments he may have pursued.
In line with Swedish media reporting practices of not disclosing the names of suspects, Engström was dubbed The Skandia Man, since he had arrived at the crime scene from the nearby head office of the Skandia Insurance Company, where he worked. Since Petersson's announcement in 2020, Swedish media have referred to Engström by name.
Social Network
Stig Engström maintained a low profile when it came to social networks. Given the nature of his notoriety as a suspect in a high-profile murder case, he was not known to be active on social media platforms. Majority of the public engagement surrounding him stemmed from investigative reports and media coverage of the Palme case rather than personal social networks.
Police had failed to hold and question several key witnesses on the night of the murder, and some of them reported to authorities only after national television and radio had broadcast a police request for information on the killing.
Engström said he had not been interviewed by the police at the scene although he approached an officer to give his story.
The day after Palme's murder, Engström called a police hotline and stated that he had walked out of the Skandia gate around the time of the shooting and come upon Palme's dead body moments later, as one of the first few witnesses on the scene.
Education
The educational background of Stig Engström is also somewhat obscure. Reports suggest that he had a degree in graphic design or a related field, suggesting a formal education that would have bolstered his career in the arts. However, specifics about the institutions he attended or the qualifications he obtained remain unverified.
Besides his work as a graphic designer, Engström was briefly associated with the Moderate Party in Täby, where he lived, which involved design, print work and advertising. He eventually left the Moderates because of a disagreement over a school closure with his local party association.
